AIDS/HIV

BASIS (Bay Area Social Intervention Services) 515 Adams Street Bay City (989) 894-2991
Mondays	4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Other times by appointment
The Hearth Home, Health Delivery, Inc. 732 Hoyt Avenue (located behind St. Mary's Medical Center) Saginaw (989) 753-9011
Monday through Friday	9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saginaw County Health Department 1600 N. Michigan Avenue Saginaw (989) 758-3880
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday	8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

General Information

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. This virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breast-feeding. People with HIV have what is called HIV infection. Most of these people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV infection.

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. An HIV-infected person receives a diagnosis of AIDS after developing one of the CDC-defined AIDS indicator illnesses. An HIV-positive person who has not had any serious illnesses also can receive an AIDS diagnosis on the basis of certain blood tests).

When used consistently and correctly, latex condoms are very effective in preventing a variety of STDs, including HIV infection. Multiple studies have demonstrated a strong protective effect of condom use. Because condoms are regulated as medical devices, they are subject to random testing by the Food and Drug Administration. Every latex condom manufactured in the United States is tested electronically for holes before packaging. Condom breakage rates are low in the United States, no higher than 2 per 100 condoms used. Most cases of condom failure probably result from incorrect or inconsistent use.

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