Timely HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C testing campaign pays off in Colima State – El comentario

During the event, by Colima Civic Association VIHVE in order to find out in time HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis C, they successfully identified people with these conditions. in some meaning, Miguel LomberaA member of the association who participated in the test application module reported that when the result was positive, people were directed to care.

“HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C silent infectionvery aggressive and aggressive, the task is to make early detection

Provide timely care,” he said in an interview.

Early detection of hepatitis C can prevent patients from developing hepatitis C liver cirrhosis anyone liver cancer; in the case of HIV With timely treatment the further progression of the disease can be prevented so that people can live a good life Quality of Life; syphilis is also a silent infection He noted that the condition is very aggressive and progressive and must be detected in time before it progresses to a second or third stage.

“If a syphilis infection is detected between 0 and 90 days, there is no sequelae or scarring,” he added.

He explained that the number of tests performed was variable, sometimes as few as five but sometimes as many as 23.

He noted that the campaign took place in five municipalities in the metropolitan area: Colima, Alvarez Town, Cuautmoque, Coquimatlan and Comala.

Miguel Lombera He mentioned that now that citizens’ awareness has increased, such activities have received a good response from people of all ages, and clarified that it does not apply to minors unless their parents authorize in writing.