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How HIV Affects Your Immune System, Brain, Gut, and Skin

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the systemic effects of HIV, highlighting how the virus silently impacts multiple organ systems before obvious symptoms appear. It explains that HIV initially targets the immune system by depleting CD4+ T cells, leading to chronic inflammation and gradual immune suppression. The article also details how HIV infiltrates the gut, causing mucosal damage, microbial translocation, and gastrointestinal symptoms, which further stress the immune system.

Syphilis vs Herpes: How to Tell Them Apart Without Guessing

The article provides a comprehensive, practical guide for individuals who notice genital or oral sores and are unsure whether they may have syphilis or herpes. It emphasizes that visual inspection alone is insufficient for diagnosis, as symptoms of these sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can overlap and vary widely. The guide explains the key differences between syphilis chancres—typically single, painless, firm sores—and herpes lesions—usually multiple, painful blisters—while highlighting that both infections can present atypically.

How to Use a Syphilis Rapid Test (Even If You’re Freaking Out)

This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on using at-home syphilis rapid test kits, emphasizing both technical instructions and emotional support for users. It begins by acknowledging the anxiety and fear often associated with discovering potential syphilis symptoms, highlighting the “Great Imitator” nature of the infection. The article details the contents of a typical test kit, explains proper preparation and hygiene, and walks readers through the process of collecting a finger-prick blood sample, adding buffer solution, and interpreting results accurately.

Midtown Community Health Center

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)
  • PrEP Navigation

MultiCare Infectious Disease

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted

  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Doxy PEP
  • HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Hepatitis B Treatment
  • Hepatitis C Treatment
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • TB Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)
  • PrEP Navigation
  • Ryan White Services

Stehouwer Free Clinic

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Donations Accepted
  • No Fee

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Hepatitis Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • STI Treatment

  • Case Management

Columbia Valley Community Health CVCH

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Hepatitis A Test
  • Hepatitis B Test
  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • STI Treatment
  • Substance Abuse Treatment

  • PrEP Navigation

Columbia Basin Health Association

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Payment and Low Cost Options

  • Fee
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Sliding Scale

  • Chlamydia Test
  • Conventional HIV Test
  • Gonorrhea Test
  • Herpes Test
  • Syphilis Test
  • TB Test

  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Partner Notification
  • STI Prevention/Education
  • TB Prevention/Education

  • Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
  • Family Planning
  • Hepatitis A Vaccine
  • Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
  • Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
  • STI Treatment

  • Case Management
  • Drug Purchasing Assistance, including AIDS Drug Purchasing Assistance (ADAP)

Help Is Hope Foundation

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Free Services Available

  • Free HIV Test

Payment and Low Cost Options

  • No Fee

  • Hepatitis C Test
  • Rapid HIV Test

  • Condom Distribution
  • HIV Test Counseling
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
  • Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution
  • STI Prevention/Education

  • Case Management
  • PrEP Navigation