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HIV

What is HIV?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that after a number of years causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The virus is present in blood and semen and can be passed on by unprotected sex or by sharing infected needles.

Many HIV positive people are unaware that they are infected with the virus and about one-third of people who are infected do not know they have the infection until they become ill. These people are more at risk of becoming seriously unwell or dying from AIDS than those who are tested early and can get treatment to control the viral infection earlier.

It is also important to be tested and diagnosed earlier so that you use a condom and protect your sexual partners from getting infected.

HIV testing

HIV testing is available in a number of different settings across the city. All these services are FREE to access.

GP (General Practice)

All GPs can do HIV tests; simply make an appointment with your GP. Results normally take a few days to come back (up to a week). If you choose to have your test done at your GP surgery you may discuss whether you want this to be put in your medical records or not.

Alternatively you can get a test done at one of the following centres:

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All these centres run confidential services and any test results will not be shared with your GP.

Where can I find out more about HIV?

For more information about HIV, visit:

Positive Yorkshire

NAT

Social support for people living with HIV in Bradford

What happens if I have a HIV infection?

If the test for HIV is positive you will be informed by the person who took the test and an appointment will be made for you at the Centre for Sexual Health (Trinity Road) where you will have further tests to confirm the diagnosis and you will be seen by the specialist doctors.

What happens if I don’t have a HIV infection?

It can take up to 12 weeks for a test to show positive if you have just become infected with HIV so if the test is negative then it is best to get this repeated after 12 weeks to make absolutely sure.

You should always use condoms to protect yourself and your partner against getting STIs. Visit the Condoms section of this website to find out more.

Confidentiality

Providing a confidential service to all young people, including under 16s. This means that you can tell others about any service you visit, but they won’t. The only reason a service may have to discuss passing on confidential information would be if you or someone else may be in danger or at risk of harm, however they will always try to talk about this with you first.