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Note: Anyone can be affected by STIs. It's possible to have one without having symptoms and so, if you've had unprotected sex, it's important you have a screen.
'''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.


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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 and intravenous drug users), anyone can get it and it's vital you are tested if you're having unprotected sex.  
'''Important Note - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), 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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More 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/]


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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), 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].
You can enter the country if you're HIV+. There are no travel restrictions applied to anyone with STIs. However, according to the National AIDS Law No 23.798, all immigrants are required to take HIV tests.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=20 ARGENTINA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>


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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.


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You can enter the country if you're HIV+. There are no travel restrictions applied to anyone with STIs. However, according to the National AIDS Law No 23.798, all immigrants are required to take HIV tests.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=20 ARGENTINA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
In 2016, there were about 5500 HIV infections and 2400 AIDS-related deaths. The infection rate between 2010 and 2016 rose by 16% and AIDS-related deaths rose by 3%. In total, there are an estimated 120,000 people (adults and children) living with HIV in Argentina, and an estimated 91,000 of people with HIV in Argentina know their status, as of 2017. In terms of treatment, about 66% of people are receiving ART, though about 90% of pregnant women receive ARV for PMTCT.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/argentina UNAIDS Country Report - Argentina]</ref>
 
The Argentine government has taken some steps to address the increasing HIV/AIDS rate. The national AIDS response receives 98% of its funding from domestic funds, and the mayor of Buenos Aires pledged to Fast-Track the AIDS response in Buenos Aires in 2015.<ref>[http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2015/september/20150916_mayors Mayors of Santiago and Buenos Aires pledge to accelerate the AIDS response in their cities]</ref>


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More 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/]


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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 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:


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