Re: Porn actor has tested positive for HIV; industry clinic officials confirm a quara
On the AIM website it mentions that they only test for 3 diseases, it's called the AIM panel.
https://www4683.ssldomain.com/aimcheck/vic/test/test2x5civ.php?dsid=1347
They do test for Chlamydia, but not Herpes, Syphilis, Hep A, B, or C or HPV.
They may do this because of the cost associated with testing for all of the above diseases, but for Herpes, based on what those in the industry have said it's because of the widespread prevalence of it in the industry
Misleading - read this from the AIM website
http://www.aim-med.org/library/articles/1194643255/
1) *Get your blood tested for:
- HIV (by “PCR DNA”)
- syphilis (an “RPR” test)
2) *Get your urine tested for:
- gonorrhea (by “ultra-sensitive DNA amplification”)
- chlamydia (by “ultra-sensitive DNA amplification”)
3) *View the “PORN 101” video which is available to take home and is also displayed in a condensed version at AIM Healthcare. Also pick up a copy of the “Responsibilities of Performers” list to help make your job easier.
4) *Every month get re-tested for gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV.
5) Get a genital exam:
If you’re a woman:
Get a pelvic exam that includes an evaluation for herpes, genital warts, and the following tests:
- PAP smear (“thin-prep with reflex HPV”)
- vaginal culture for bacterial vaginosis
- vaginal culture for trichomonas
If you’re a man:
Get a genital exam that includes an evaluation for herpes and genital warts.
6) Get your blood tested for Hepatitis A, B & C.
(If your test comes back negative it is highly recommended that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C).
7) Get a skin test for tuberculosis.
8) Every six months:
- women should have a genital exam with a PAP smear
- men should have a genital exam
- both men and women should be re-tested for syphilis