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03/11/2013
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Flávia Albuquerque
Brazil Agency Reporter
Sao Paulo - A survey by the Institute of Infectious Diseases Emilio Ribas shows that of 867 people who have taken HIV serology at the institute between January and December 2012, a fifth not returned for the test result. According to Jean infectologist Gorinchteyn, fear and lack of information are the main reasons that lead to not wanting to know the test results.
"People are encouraged to take the exam, but that does not get is the fact that in making the examination enters the hospital and think they may have with the positive diagnosis, a complete change of life, coping with prejudice and everything else, "he said.
Gorinchteyn stressed that it is necessary that people become aware of the need to know the test results. Thus, when contaminated, can treat and prevent transmission of the virus to others. He said about 30% of people who are infected do the exam. "They think they're good, because they usually are in a phase in which there are immunological changes. When they discover, is the time that will take opportunistic diseases. "The doctor also said that early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment.
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