Starting Wednesday 20 September, the Women, Gender and Diversity Coordinating Center will be hosting a counseling space on HIV. Syphilis testing analysis will also be carried out at the testing site, which is located in the Diversity and Gender Directorate (DDG) on the first floor of the bus terminal.
The test is confidential, free, does not require a doctor’s order, and results are available within 20 minutes. It can be done between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm and does not require fasting.
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DDG nurse Sandra Neicul explains, “Prior to testing, we conduct a brief counseling session to provide people with information about sexually transmitted infections and the treatments they can receive if they test positive. The idea is that those undergoing analysis People can get their results calmly and without fear in a safe and friendly place.”
Neicul said the work was carried out in conjunction with the Epidemiological Pathology Service of the Regional Hospital in Trelew: “The aim is to be able to reach as many people as possible. We ask that you come forward with courage and you will receive the advice you need and Allay any concerns you may have. The test is as easy as pricking your finger.”
“To clarify, if the result is positive for syphilis, the person is escorted to the popular office to receive the first injection of penicillin, which is the treatment. The same happens if the result is positive for HIV. We Accompanying patients to initiate timely treatment can ensure better quality of life and less deterioration of health,” he said.