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What is AIDS

It is a disease caused by infection with a virus called HIV. When the HIV virus enters (=infects) the body, after several years of asymptomatic period, the HIV virus multiplies and destroys immune cells in the body, eventually leading to opportunistic infections and secondary malignant tumors. will develop "AIDS", which is a combination of
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Note: AIDS is a disease that can infect anyone. The routes of transmission are sexual transmission, blood transmission, and mother-to-child transmission. It is not contagious through everyday activities other than sexual intercourse.
Note: No drug has been developed to cure AIDS yet, but there are drugs that can delay the onset of the disease or make the symptoms less severe, and many people continue to work and start a family while undergoing treatment. Early detection and early treatment are very important because it is necessary to take medical measures to prevent immune function from deteriorating.

Infection prevention

Most infections are sexually transmitted. Condoms can help protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Having a sexually transmitted disease can make you more susceptible to HIV or cause infertility. In addition, in everyday life, infection is not possible other than through sexual activity.

about discrimination and prejudice

Although it is a familiar disease that anyone can get, many people are afraid of prejudice and discrimination and do not tell people around them that they are infected. In order to protect ourselves from infection and realize a world without discrimination and prejudice, it is important for each and every one of us to take an interest in HIV/AIDS and acquire correct knowledge.

• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health Homepage (External link)

In Itabashi Ward, AIDS testing: Consultations are provided free of charge and anonymously.

Click below for regular examinations at the Itabashi Public Health Center.

• HIV antibody test, sexually transmitted disease test and consultation

Click below for information on other inspection agencies.

• Other AIDS testing agencies