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HIV and AIDS are two most dreadful acronyms in the world of medicine since the last 3 decades. Both of them are very closely related and thus, many think they are the same. But they are not, says a doctor in London associated with a renowned sexual health clinic, even though both are mostly mentioned in the same breath.  It’s about time to know their differences. HIV versus AIDS HIV is the shortened form of “human immunodeficiency virus”. The doctor at the sexual health clinic in London explains the virus attacks and destroys one’s natural immune system. As a result, the individual loses the power to combat diseases. HIV virus can be contracted in various ways, including the following: Unprotected sex Coming in direct contact to an affected person’s blood or body fluid A pregnant woman affected with HIV passes on the virus to her child in the womb. Babies are also known to contract the virus through breast-feeding from an affected mother. Once the virus gets inside ...

Can herpes patients donate blood? Is their blood safe for transfusing to others, who’re probably suffering from life-threatening conditions under more complex medical issues? All you need is consciousness in fighting STDS This is a very valid question in the current circumstances. Mind you it’s just not about herpes but STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) in general. You may be suffering from an STD or you’re STD-free. This curiosity certainly is there in your mind and at STD Check Clinic, we appreciate such curiosities. As a private STD testing centre in London, we believe such curiosities finally contribute to developing consciousness about STDs and how to prevent them. STD categories Here’s a point to be noted; herpes and certain other STDs – like HIV – have a sharp distinction. HIV and other similar STDs are caused by viruses present in your blood. On the other hand, herpes is caused by direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. Unlike the other STDs, it doesn...