By Lucas Fauno and Jon Amarillo. Visit Presentes every Thursday for a new installment of Bicho and Me: #BichoAndMe: HIV comes out of the closet #BichoAndMe42: All these bugs are out there (only prevented with prophylaxis) BichoAndMe#41: What does it mean that the virus is undetectable #BichoAndMe#40: “An HIV test is never a bad idea” BichoAndMe#39: Because…
On International Coming Out Day, a new installment of the comic book that talks about what it's like to #LiveWithHIV.
Maru Ludueña, director of Agencia Presentes, spoke with Franco Torchia about the week's news in the region: the elections in Brazil and the first trans woman elected as a member of parliament; the arrest of a young man accused of the transphobic murder of Azul Montoro in Córdoba a year ago, who will go to trial…
When we say that a person with an undetectable HIV virus cannot transmit the virus, we are not saying that condoms should be stopped. Many sexually transmitted infections and even unwanted pregnancies are prevented thanks to the use of condoms.
People living with HIV are facing uncertainty about what will happen to their medication and care, as the 2019 budget proposal will not be enough to cover it.
We know that early detection of HIV prevents risky situations. So why aren't we getting tested?
In July of this year, UNAIDS and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed what many of us already knew: an HIV+ person on antiretroviral treatment who maintains undetectable viral load does not transmit the virus.
In Argentina, 6,500 new HIV diagnoses are registered each year. In 2017, the epidemiological bulletin published by the then Ministry of Health reported an increase in new cases among women aged 45 to 59. Of all those who know their HIV status, 81% are receiving treatment. Regular testing is crucial for early intervention. Regardless of age, getting tested is always a good idea.
In Argentina, 6,500 new HIV diagnoses are registered each year. In 2017, the epidemiological bulletin published by the then Ministry of Health reported an increase in new cases among women aged 45 to 59. Of all those who know their HIV status, 81% are receiving treatment. Regular testing is crucial for early intervention. Regardless of age, getting tested is always a good idea.
In Mendoza this Wednesday, the 12th, a reform to the Provincial Code of Misdemeanors will be voted on, criminalizing the transmission of HIV and STIs. The reform to the current code also punishes situations such as social protest and alleged offenses against public officials.
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