It depend upon the kind of infection one has whether bacterial, viral, or parasitic. Bacterial and parasitic infections are generally easily cured with medications prescribed by a health care provider. Viral infections, like HIV, while not curable, can be treated. With these kinds of infections, medications can help to control some of the symptoms, even though there is no cure. Viruses can still be spread even without symptoms. Regardless of the type of STD, it is important that both partners receive treatment so that they do not re-infect each other. Arrange that as you want show them, all are complete & perfect.

HIV is transmitted through an exchange of certain body fluids - blood, vaginal secretions, semen, pre-ejaculation and breast milk. Most people get HIV through

You cannot become infected with HIV by hugging, touching, sneezing, coughing, playing sports, sharing eating utensils, or sharing a bathroom with a person who is infected with HIV. Mosquitoes, fleas and other insects also do not transmit HIV.

What are ways to reduce the risk of HIV?

Talking With Your Health Care Provider

Some health care providers may not discuss HIV with their patients . Be prepared to be open about your sexual history, including sexual experiences, number of partners, methods of protection or contraception used, and drug use history. You should also mention any bodily changes, including menstrual cycle changes, vaginal or penile discharge, genital discomfort, or genital skin changes. If you're not open and honest with your provider, s/he will not be able to help you.

Talking With Kids

It is important to talk with your kids about HIV/AIDS. It's never too early to start. By the time they reach third grade, research shows that as many as 93% of children have already heard about HIV/AIDS. But what they learn is often inaccurate. With these tools you can set the record straight.

Rwanda population is 8.5 million people. Approximately 250,000 Rwandans are thought to be living with HIV/AIDS, and of these, just over 18,000 are currently receiving anti-retroviral treatment. Nearly 40,000 are in urgent need of such life-saving ART.

The AFRICA LIVE exhibit features 35 clients of AHF clinics in South Africa and Uganda who have successfully regained their health and strength on free ART. They are among the fortunate few in the world that have access to these medications and we honor their courage and commitment in overcoming extreme hardships in their fight to stay alive. The AFRICA LIVE exhibit features both vibrant portraits and brief biographical sketches, which relate in the subject own words, how AIDS has impacted their family and how access to treatment has changed their lives. 

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