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HIV Getting tested

Many people are afraid to be tested for the presence of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. What if I'm positive? What will people think? Where can I go for help?

Fear, though understandable, keeps people from taking a potentially life saving step.

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Learn the facts about options for HIV positive people.
Find the answer to learning about your HIV status.

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