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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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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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'''Additional Information:''' | |||
* For up-to-date information about how and where to test for STIs, HIV and safe sex see [ | * 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)] | ||
</ | * [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 | * 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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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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