In this video, Dr. Marisa Holubar explains how anyone can get HIV and the importance of getting tested. In the US, experts estimate that 10% of people who have HIV did not know that they had the infection. Dr. Holubar also discusses the biggest risk factors for HIV transmission and how to prevent getting HIV / AIDS.
0:00 Introduction
0:17 What is HIV?
1:19 How is HIV spread?
2:59 How to know if you have HIV?
5:20 How to reduce your risk of getting HIV?
5:45 What is PREP?
6:17 What is PEP?
6:42 Recap
Dr. Marisa Holubar is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine-Infectious Diseases at Stanford Medicine.
The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 6/22/2022. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority or your healthcare practitioner for advice.
This video is a production of the Stanford Center for Health Education team, in collaboration with Stanford Medicine and the Stanford Center for Professional Development.
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