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HIV/syphilis test (free, anonymous) [Reservation required]
Last updated on October 31, 2024.
Announcement of HIV/Syphilis test
HIV/syphilis testing and consultation at Isogo Health and Welfare Center
We accept anonymous blood tests and consultations.
Other than those who live in Isogo Ward can receive it.
| Date and time | Time Tuesday from 10:00 to 10:45 Scheduled: R6 Schedule (PDF: 235KB) |
|---|---|
| Location | 4th floor of Isogo Ward Office |
| Reservation | Isogo Ward Health Promotion Section, telephone: 045-750-2445 |
| Contents | Blood tests (test of a set of HIV and syphilis) |
| Fees | Free of charge |
| Results | Please come to the 4th floor of the Isogo Ward Office to explain directly to you on Tuesday following the inspection date. |
※Please take enough food and water on the day of the test for blood sampling.
※If you feel unwell, such as fever or cough, please refrain from visiting the office and inform us that you will cancel.
About the timing of the inspection
In the early stages of infection, blood tests are negative, and there are times when the test does not tell you that you are infected. This is called the "window period (window period)". HIV may not produce accurate test results unless more than 3 months have passed since the chance of infection and syphilis is more than 6 weeks have passed.
If you are absolutely worried about the infection, you can get one guide by undergoing a test and consultation, even within three months from the chance of the infection. However, even if the result is "negative", it is recommended that you undergo a test again at least three months after the chance of infection in order to finally confirm it.
HIV/syphilis tests in each Health and Welfare Center
Please contact each Health and Welfare Center for reservations. Inspection day and inspection time vary from venue to venue.
For details, here <List of inspection venues and reservations in 2024 [Updated March 21, 2024]> (PDF: 360KB)
Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and syphilis
What is HIV/AIDS?
HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus (human immunodeficiency virus).
AIDS is a disease caused by infection with HIV, but it does not mean "HIV = AIDS".
Infection with HIV reduces the function of immunity, makes it more susceptible to pathogens that are not normally transmitted, and develops various diseases.
The condition of this disease is called AIDS (AIDS: Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome).
There are 23 typical diseases, and when they develop them, they are diagnosed with AIDS. Currently, a variety of treatments are available, and it is becoming possible to prevent the onset of AIDS by taking them properly.
Influenza-like symptoms may appear within a few weeks of HIV infection, but since the period without symptoms lasts about 5 to 10 years, there is a risk of spreading the infection without realizing it.
What is syphilis?
Syphilis is one of the sexually transmitted diseases and can also be transmitted with kisses and oral sex.
The cause is a bacterium syphilis Treponema, whose disease name is derived from the fact that a red rash, which can be seen as a symptom, resembles Yang plum (Japanese bayberry).
I have no symptoms at first. A few weeks after infection, symptoms such as lumps, sore, and rash appear in about three months, but these symptoms often do not involve pain or itching.
Proper use of condoms reduces the risk of infection, but cannot be completely prevented.
You can see if there is infection by a blood test. Let's get a test with your partner.
Syphilis is a disease that can be cured if treated early.
You may also be infected with syphilis again even after treatment is completely cured.
Delayed tests and treatments, or left untreated, can cause serious complications to the heart, blood vessels, brain, etc.
If a pregnant person suffers syphilis, it may cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or congenital syphilis that is born when the child suffers syphilis. Proper antibiotic treatment for infected pregnant women can reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission.
⇒Click here for leaflets on syphilis (revised in September 2023) Yokohama City (PDF: 1,648KB)
From June 1st to 7th, HIV Test Spread Week-Let's start by knowing! HIV and testing
State of inspection
The HIV Test Spread Week (June 1-7) was established in 2006 with the aim of promoting the spread and spread of HIV testing.
From Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 14, we will post educational materials at the Isogo Ward Office Health Stairs and elevators to promote correct understanding of HIV and AIDS during the HIV test spread week. When you drop in at the ward office, please take a look and think about HIV and AIDS. 。
Publicity May issue HIV / Syphilis (middle page 3) (PDF: 5,543KB)
Reference link
- About HIV/AIDS Yokohama City (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau page)
- HIV test / consultation map (outside site): Information on HIV test sites nationwide
(External site): HIV comprehensive information site- Syphilis | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (outside site): Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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Inquiries to this page
Isogo Health and Welfare Center Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
Phone: 045-750-2445
Phone: 045-750-2445
Fax: 045-750-2547
E-Mail address [email protected]
Page ID: 907-568-923
