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AS THE EPIDEMIC PROGRESSES IS HIV BECOMING MORE VIRULENT?

20-04-2009

Researchers believe that as HIV has adapted to its hosts over time (as lowering CD4 counts in newly diagnosed HIV patients indicate) it may have become more virulent and dangerous.

RECENT ACUTE HEPATITIS C CO-INFECTIONS SIGNAL CONCERNS

20-04-2009

Recent acute Hepatitis C [HCV] co-infections among HIV-positive men appear to represent "a new 21st century clinical syndrome." Previous studies have indicated that HCV transmission through sexual activity was rare but recent data indicates increased sexual transmission--- and more rapid liver disease--- among newly HCV infected MSM.

BACK TO HIT HARD/HIT EARLY?

10-11-2008

The CDC recently changed guidelines regarding when to start drug therapy for HIV. More and more reasons are being discovered to start these therapies earlier and earlier...

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HIV & STD Testing in Solano County

HIV antibody testing can be done at Solano County run ATS (Alternative Test Site) clinics in Fairfield and Vallejo. These clinics are held weekly and the tests are anonymous and free. Confidential testing can also be requested. Solano County Health Department also offers HIV testing at a variety of community sites. Spanish speaking counselors are sometimes available at the Fairfield and Vallejo sites as well as the community sites.

Solano County's Fairfield and Vallejo ATS clinics, and the community site clinics, are now offering OraQuick® rapid HIV testing. Results the same day! OraQuick® is an FDA approved rapid point-of-care oral fluid test used to aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and 2 infection. For more information on rapid testing google "rapid HIV testing."

Anonymous testing means that you receive a number when your test is done--- no names are taken. With a confidential test (which is also the type of test you will probably receive in a doctor's office or hospital), your name is taken and there is a record you were tested for HIV. Some people prefer anonymous testing since some forms of insurance, life and disability insurance for instance, can deny you coverage solely on the basis you were tested for HIV.

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing (for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc.) is done at county clinics in Vallejo and Fairfield and there is a fee for service. STD testing is always done confidentially.

Solano County Health Department

HIV Testing Clinics: For information on Solano County Health Department HIV test sites and availability of Spanish speaking counselors call 707-553-5557.

Fairfield
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, Ca. 94533

5 to 7PM on the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Vallejo
355 Tuolumne, Vallejo, Ca.

5 to 7PM on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

DUE TO STATE BUDGET CUTS HIV TESTING AT THE FAIRFIELD AND VALLEJO CLINICS MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME. CALL PETER TURNER AT 707-553-5557 FOR THE CURRENT STATUS OF TESTING IN THESE CLINICS AND ANY TESTING BEING DONE BY PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE COMMUNITY.

STD Testing Clinics: Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Screening and Treatment is available through Family Health Services at the Solano County Health Department clinics listed below. The clinics are drop-in. $20 is requested for exam and medicine given that day.

Fairfield
2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, Ca. 94533

Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Vallejo
355 Tuolumne, Vallejo, Ca.

Fridays 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Planned Parenthood

Confidential testing for HIV and other STDs. Planned Parenthood offers OraQuick® rapid HIV testing. Results the same day!

OraQuick® is an FDA approved rapid point-of-care oral fluid test used to aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and 2 infection. For more information on rapid testing google "rapid HIV testing."

Call the clinic closest to you for times and fees (if any):

Fairfield Clinic
Phone: 707-429-8855

1325 Travis Blvd., #C, Fairfield, Ca. 94533

Vacaville Health Center
Phone: 707-317-2111

600 Nut Tree Rd., Suite 340, Vacaville, Ca. 94687

Vallejo Clinic
Phone: 707-643-4545

990 Broadway, Vallejo, Ca. 94590

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