#aids test

[dshseodelhi]

Know Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs) Signs and Symptoms

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STDs), also known as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STIs), are a group of infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact. They affect millions of people worldwide and can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Understanding the signs and symptoms of STDs is crucial for early detection and treatment. In this blog, we will discuss some of the most common STDs and their associated signs and symptoms.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs and often shows no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

Painful urination

Abnormal genital discharge

Pain or swelling in the testicles for men

Pain during sexual intercourse for women

Lower abdominal pain

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea shares some symptoms with chlamydia, such as painful urination and abnormal discharge. However, additional signs may include:

Sore throat

Painful bowel movements

Pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can lead to infertility if left untreated

Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that progresses in stages, with symptoms varying at each stage. The primary stage is characterized by a painless sore or ulcer at the site of infection, usually the genitals or mouth. As the infection progresses, symptoms can include:

Skin rashes

Fever

Swollen lymph nodes

Fatigue

Joint pain

Organ damage in the tertiary stage, which can be life-threatening

Herpes

Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus and can result in recurring outbreaks of painful sores or blisters in the genital or oral area. Other symptoms may include:

Itching and burning before the sores appear

Flu-like symptoms during the initial outbreak

Nerve pain

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

HPV is one of the most common STDs, with many strains that can cause genital warts or lead to certain types of cancer, such as cervical cancer. Genital warts are the most common symptom, but some HPV strains do not produce visible symptoms. Regular screenings and HPV vaccinations are crucial in preventing associated health risks.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

HIV attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated. Early HIV infection may cause flu-like symptoms, but it often progresses without noticeable symptoms for years. Later-stage symptoms can include:

Rapid weight loss

Chronic diarrhea

Pneumonia

Skin rashes

Night sweats

Swollen lymph nodes

Opportunistic infections

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite and can result in symptoms such as:

Vaginal itching

Abnormal discharge with a foul odor

Painful urination

Itching and redness in the genital area

Conclusion

Sexually Transmitted Infections can affect anyone who engages in sexual activity, and some may not exhibit any symptoms. Regular screenings, practicing safe sex, and open communication with sexual partners are essential steps in preventing and managing STDs. Early detection and treatment are crucial for reducing the risk of complications and the spread of infections. If you suspect you have an STD or are at risk, consult a healthcare professional for testing and guidance on the best prevention methods. Remember that safe sex and open conversations about sexual health are key to reducing the prevalence of STDs in our communities.

[gingerswagfreckles]

Btw if you blatantly lie about Israel or the war in Gaza and someone calls you out for lying they are not in fact "defending Israel" they are calling you out for spreading mis or disinformation. In case that wasn't clear.

[pinksilvace]

@ all of the fic writers that give Hypnos injured/broken wings: I am kissing you passionately on the mouth

[thegenderienvy]

With a heavy heart I need to announce that my surgery has been postponed until I can get an extra test done. This was done out of an abundance of caution for my wellbeing and is not the result of the current political situation. My surgery team has been amazing and so many people went out of their way on a Friday to try and make sure my surgery could go forward, but to no avail. I have the needed test scheduled for Wednesday of next week and I am confident that my surgery team will be able to schedule me ASAP once it is complete. Thank you again for all the support!

I am still fundraising and need help to cover the cost of this new test. If you are able to donate please use the link below:

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

(photo: Ken Kesey, New York City, November 1985, by Allen Ginsberg)

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The late great Merry Prankster Ken Kesey was born on this day 1935 in La Junta Colorado. Probably best known for is novel “One Flew over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” it was his legendary Acid Test parties down the SF peninsula in La Honda with the house band The Warlocks which he and fellow pranksters hosted after their return from the cross country trip on their dayglo painted school bus called “Furthur” (popularized in Tom Wolfe’s Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test), that solidly launched the psychedelic 60s. The Warlocks in short order would change their name to the Grateful Dead...

Ken Kesey on Allen Ginsberg:

“Back in (19)66 or (19)67, we took the bus up to Berkeley for Vietnam Day. The day before the big rally, the Hell’s Angels said they were going to protest Vietnam Day by pounding the shit out of the protestors, and they were serious. Since we kind of knew the Angels, we went over to Oakland, to Sonny Barger‘s house. Ginsberg went with us, right into the lion’s mouth with his little cymbals. Ching, ching ching. And he just kept talking and being his usual absorbing self. Finally they said, “OK, OK, We’re not going to beat up the protesters’. When he left, one of the Angels, Terry the Tramp, says, “That queer little kike ought to ride a bike. From then on, he had a pass around the Angels. They had let all the other Angels know. “He’s a dude worth helping out”. They were absolutely impressed by him and his courage.”

[freddie-77-ao3]

crazy idea but like... perhaps the medical building should have a working elevator? crazy idea i know

[remembertheplunge]

The gay men's take on Prop 64: 1986: Concentration Camps for people with AIDSs HIV

11/3/1986. Monday 

It now approaches midnight.

 A very pleasant evening at Tom and Greg's house. Nice wine and desert and Italian food (pasta) and friends. Talk ranged from ���I’m homosexual and gay. What do you think about that?” A gay friend from San Fransisco and his lover, from Rocklin said “oh, you looked great as a 40’s drag queen. My second boyfriend was captain of the high school football team.” The conversations also ranged to "Aids may wipe out the entire world population or it may be cured soon. "AIDS is all that they talk about in San Fransisco."

”But, don’t get this entry wrong, most of the time chit chat was just that, Tom's upcoming trip to China, There is a peacefulness in Mexico and a rushed feel to US life. Downtown Sacramento whose people are like machines.

The early stage party uptightness mellowed to late evening hugs and Cheer.

My margin note to the above entry:

Regarding Proposition 64, on the California ballot for the 11/4/1986 State Election which if adopted could result in concentration camps for people withHIV AIDS: Tom and Greg said “Don’t get an Aids test. If you test positive, you could be marked for 'prejudice camps' etc."

(Prop 64 would have required mandatory reporting of people who tested positive for HIV AIDS to the government leading to possible forced entry into an HIV Aids concentration camp .)

Notes: Tom and Greg (not their real names) were gay friends of mine when I lived in Sacramento to in 1986-1987.

[webdiggerxxx]

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[moe-broey]

Taking a rest day but I have to doodle at least a bit, and. Currently agonizing over if Moe should also be equipped w the Breidablik for loadbearing canon lore reasons. Which, I have MANY grievances about, from "Gee Moe why do you get TWO weapons this isn't a main series title where you can do that" to "Moe is A STAFF USER. FULL STOP. ALWAYS HAS BEEN." to "oh fucking god I do NOT want to learn How To Draw That."

But. Looking at the artbook. I had a Vision

Very minimal mockup but. That little thing, there. You could put a keychain on that. You could put little charms on that. You could. You could...

[tiniest-spook]

fantastic news: it’s rainy & windy outside, & i’m under a blanket on my rocking chair knitting a sock

[smile-files]

(my ii3 rewatch is going swell! i'm quite enjoying myself.)

it is sort of funny how nickel goes from blaming everything on balloon in ii2 to blaming everything on clover in ii3. he very much wants to contextualize his misfortune, wanting someone to get mad at (he doesn't like feeling in the wrong personally, and i doubt he'd like to think he's just unlucky); when he starts to get along with balloon in ii3, he needs another scapegoat, and clover's the perfect pick...

as i was saying, nickel seems to have some hidden guilt about treating balloon badly before, with his stubborn, heels-dug-in hatred of balloon fading away now that he doesn't have to save face in front of baseball and suitcase. of course, he wants to save face in front of balloon too, so he half-passes it off as box suggesting it (he always wants a passive lackey to help him push for what he really wants, huh?). nickel's caught in a limbo of not wanting to seem like he had a sudden heel-face turn/change of heart, but also wanting to express that he genuinely enjoys balloon's company (because he's actually letting himself do so now). he isn't being explicitly nice to balloon, but he's simultaneously secretive about the fact that he only did it because "box" told him to -- he doesn't want balloon to think his amicability is nothing more than obligatory, but he doesn't want to be vulnerable either. really interesting stuff.

in any event, nickel's friendlier with balloon now, so obviously balloon could no longer be his scapegoat. he still doesn't like feeling guilty for his own mistakes, nor does he enjoy his troubles being blameless, so he picks clover as his target: largely because he's cynical and can't cope with the idea of pure goodwill, happiness, and innocence which clover represents. she is everything that he isn't, but at the same time what he wants to be; he resents that. this cynicism about clover probably connects with his cynicism about balloon in ii2 -- he initially couldn't wrap his head around a manipulative person changing for the better. weirdly, he still hasn't completely gotten over balloon's heel-face turn as of now (he still doesn't believe in that kind of change, at least not fully), and yet he's still chummy with balloon. as far as i can tell, nickel is strongly projecting his own reservations onto balloon: that he himself can't change and be a good person.

[acestims]

As much as I love my cane, Judy, she’s certainly not the best (I got her a year and a half ago for £20 and you can tell), so I got myself some crutches!

Everyone please welcome Leafpool and Squirrelflight!

[ID: A pair of pink and black forearm crutches from Cool Crutches resting against a white wall, beside them is a cane covered in stickers. End ID]

The left one is Leafpool because L for Leafpool, and the right one is Squirrelflight because she’s always right. Also the pink matches my wheelchair perfectly!

[icantalk710]

Wish the party loyalist "stop making Harris look bad bc Trump" people would realize that a) denying reality is exactly what the right does and b) it is on the candidate to win votes by not being a genocide enabling sellout moderate getting endorsed by the fucking Cheneys for her hawkishness on foreign policy while promising little for people at home, not on the voter disillusioned by said issues that the candidate could rectify

[youstillcantfuckosmosisjones]

You Can't Fuck the Kool Aid Man

Or at least you shouldn't. Look, I understand the appeal, a big strong man with endless coolness absolutely guaranteed to quench any thirst. And sure, the temptation to have wet and wild nasty purple flavored sex with him might be hard to overcome, but you also have to realize...

That liquid is his innards... his blood, his organs, the stuff that's generally meant to keep him alive, and having wild unprotected sex with this man would mean spilling his blood for all to see. Are you prepared for those consequences? Can you live with yourself after having killed a man?

There's blood on your hands. There's blood on your bed. There's blood seeping through your carpet. The stench is an awful type of sickly sweet. And years after they release you from prison for the crimes you have done, you'll come back to a home permanently stained by his presence.

All because you stuck your dick in some Kool-aid.

[vyctorianbyron]

Someone in my family is sick with something and we have no valid covid test kits right now, and I'm broke. I have a mask on and windows open, but my bedroom is a converted living room with a curtain for privacy and protection. Which is not great at keeping out virus air. So knowing if it's Covid or not would be very helpful info. Plus they also need to know before work in the morning. Anything helps, share if you can and this is deeply appreciated! 💙🏳️‍⚧️

[bigtiddygandalf]

i just had to take this ai personality test to submit a job application (to be a bartender).