DOC IN A BOX.(home test kits for detection of HIV and urinary tract infection)(Brief Article)

 
DOC IN A BOX 
While there's no substitute for seeing your doctor if you suspect 
something is amiss, testing yourself at home is a good first step. Here, 
some tests, plus tips for using them. 
IF YOU HAD/HAVE... 
Unprotected sex [*]               Burning during urination and a 
and fear you've                   frequent urge to go and you 
contracted HIV                    recognize these symptoms from 
                                  a previously diagnosed UTI 
(*)HIV can also be transmitted 
via needle sharing and tainted 
blood transfusions. 
TEST TO TAKE 
Blood test available at           A UTI urine test available at 
drug-stores and online            your local drugstore 
(www.homehivtest.com) 
HOW IT WORKS 
Wait at least three months after  Urinate for at least two seconds 
possible exposure. Send blood     before collecting your sample. If 
sample to lab. If results are     your test is positive, your doctor 
positive, see doctor ASAP.        can prescribe antibiotics. 
IF YOU HAD/HAVE... 
Unprotected sex [*]               Itching, burning, and/or cottage 
and fear you've                   ...