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'''Important Note''': Anyone can be affected by STIs. It's possible to have one without having symptoms. If you've had unprotected sex, it's important you have a screen. Furthermore, if you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), you can seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].
'''Important Note''': Anyone can be affected by STIs. It's possible to have one without having symptoms. If you've had unprotected sex, it's important you have a screen. Furthermore, if you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), you can seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].


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Rates of HIV in Argentina are increasing - whilst some groups are affected more than others (men who have sex with men, commercial sex workers, intravenous drug users, and prisoners), anyone can get it and it's vital you are tested if you're having unprotected sex.  
Between 2000-10, the HIV infection rate decreased.<ref>[http://www.fast-trackcities.org/sites/default/files/Thirty%20Years%20of%20the%20HIV%3AAIDS%20Epidemic%20in%20Argentina.%20World%20Bank%20%282015%29.pdf Thirty Years of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Argentina]</ref> The Ministry of Health also reported a 15% decrease in HIV infection rates between 2006-2016.<ref>[https://www.thebubble.com/getting-tested-for-hiv-just-got-easier-in-argentina Getting Tested For HIV Just Got Easier In Argentina]</ref> However, the rates of HIV in Argentina are reportedly now increasing (with a 3% raise between 2009-2019)<ref>[https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/argentina UNAIDS Country factsheets ARGENTINA, 2019]</ref> - whilst some groups are affected more than others (men who have sex with men, commercial sex workers, intravenous drug users, and prisoners), anyone can get it and it's vital you are tested if you're having unprotected sex.  


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More information:
'''Additional Information:'''
* For up-to-date information about how and where to test for STIs, HIV and safe sex see ['''How To Stay STI and Baby-Free in Buenos Aires (The Bubble)''' http://www.thebubble.com/sexual-health-101-how-to-stay-sti-and-baby-free-in-buenos-aires/]
* For up-to-date information about how and where to test for STIs, HIV and safe sex see [http://www.thebubble.com/sexual-health-101-how-to-stay-sti-and-baby-free-in-buenos-aires/ How To Stay STI and Baby-Free in Buenos Aires (The Bubble)]
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* [https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/argentina UNAIDS data on Argentina]
* http://www.fast-trackcities.org/sites/default/files/Thirty%20Years%20of%20the%20HIV%3AAIDS%20Epidemic%20in%20Argentina.%20World%20Bank%20%282015%29.pdf World Bank report: Thirty Years of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Argentina]</ref>


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You can get tested at tons of public hospitals in Buenos Aires. The wait times will be longer but costs will be very low, and potentially free. For the full list, click [http://www.msal.gob.ar/images/stories/bes/graficos/0000000105cnt-2013-05_centros-testeo.pdf here]. Also, here are some well-known public hospitals:
* You can get tested at public hospitals in Argentine cities and towns. The wait times will be longer but costs will be very low, and potentially free. For the full list, click [http://www.msal.gob.ar/images/stories/bes/graficos/0000000105cnt-2013-05_centros-testeo.pdf here].
 
* For local recommendations for hospitals, clinics, and other testing sites, visit the city pages, such as the [[Buenos Aires]] page.
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* [http://www.hospitalramosmejia.info/ Hospital Ramos Mejía]: Address: Gral. Urquiza 609, C1221ADC Buenos Aires, Argentina, Phone: +54 11 4931-1884
* [http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/hospitalargerich Hospital Argerich]: Address: Av. Almte Brown 202, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
* [http://www.hospitalfernandez.org/ Hospital Fernández]: Address: Cerviño 3356, C1425AGP CABA, Argentina. Phone: +54 11 4808-2600.
* [http://www.hospitalvelez.org.ar/ Hospital Vélez Sarsfield]: Address: Pedro Calderón de la Barca 1550, C1407KQF CABA, Argentina. Phone: +54 11 4639-8700.


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If you would like to get tested at a private facility, the costs will be higher. But the wait times will be faster and facilities will generally be nicer:
If you would like to get tested at a private facility, the costs will be higher. But the wait times will be faster and facilities will generally be nicer:
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* [http://www.hospitalaleman.com Hospital Aleman]: Open 24 hours. Tests were about $130p in 2011.  Address: Av Pueyrredón 1640, C1118AAT CABA, Argentina, Phone: +54 11 4827-7000.
* [https://www.swissmedical.com.ar/smgnewsite/ Swiss Medical]: They have locations all over the city so check the website.
* [http://www.sagradafamilia.com.ar/ Clinica La Sagrada Familia]: Small clinic. Does health checks for around $120p. Address: José Hernández 1642, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina - Tel: (5411) 6343-7800
* [http://www.ceusa-laeh.com.ar/ Ceusa Leah]: Address: Pueyrredón 768 1º Piso CP 1032 - Capital Federal Tel / Fax: 4961-8348 / 4962-3505 email: info@ceusa-laeh.com.ar
* [http://www.nexo.org/ Nexo Asociación Civil]: Does HIV rapid test. Address: Avda. Callao 339 6 A y B, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina -0800 345 6396, info@nexo.org, Monday to Friday, 15:30-21:00
* [http://www.hospitalfernandez.org/ Hospital Fernandez]: Address: Cerviño 3356, C1425AGP CABA, Argentina, Phone: +54 11 4808-2600.
* [http://www.hospitalbritanico.org.ar/ Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires]: Address: Perdriel 74, C1280AEB Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone: +54 11 4309-6400


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