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HIV / syphilis test (free, anonymous) [reservation required]
Last update date April 9, 2024
Notice of HIV/Syphilis Test
HIV and 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 Schedule: R6 Fiscal Year Schedule (PDF: 235KB) |
|---|---|
| Place | Isogo Ward Office 4th floor |
| Reservation | Isogo Ward Health Promotion Section, telephone: 045-750-2445 |
| Contents | Blood test (test of HIV and syphilis) |
| Charges | Free of charge |
| Results | Please come to the 4th floor of the Isogo Ward Office for an explanation directly to the person on Tuesday following the inspection date. |
※Please eat enough food and water on the day of the test for blood collection test.
※If you are unwell, such as fever or cough, please refrain from visiting the office and inform us of cancellation.
About the timing of the test
In the early stages of infection, blood tests are negative, and there are times when the test does not know that you are infected. This is called the "window period" (window period). HIV may not be able to get accurate test results unless HIV is more than 3 months from the possible opportunity of infection, and syphilis for more than 6 weeks.
If you are worried about infection, you can get one guide by taking a test and consultation, even within three months from the chance of infection. However, even if the result is "negative", it is recommended that you undergo a test again more than three months after the possible chance of infection in order to finally confirm it.
HIV and syphilis tests in each Health and Welfare Center
For reservations, please contact each Health and Welfare Center. Inspection days and inspection time vary from venue to venue.
Click here for details <List of inspection venues and reservation destinations 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 HIV infection, but it does not mean "HIV = AIDS".
Infection with HIV, the function of immunity is reduced, making it easier for pathogens that are not normally infected, causing various diseases.
The condition of this disease is called AIDS (Accquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome).
Twenty-three typical diseases are defined, and when they develop, AIDS is diagnosed. At present, various therapeutic drugs are available, and proper medication is becoming possible to prevent the onset of AIDS.
Influenza-like symptoms may appear within a few weeks after HIV infection, but after that there is no symptom-free period lasts about 5 to 10 years, so there is a risk of spreading the infection without notice .
What is syphilis?
Syphilis is one of the sexually transmitted diseases and can be transmitted by kisses and oral sexes.
The cause is a bacterium called Treponema, and the name of the disease is derived from the fact that the red rash, which may be seen as a symptom, resembles Yangume.
I have no symptoms at first. Several weeks after infection, symptoms such as lumps, soreness, and rash appear in about three months, but these symptoms often do not involve pain or itching.
Proper use of condoms can reduce the risk of infection, but it cannot be completely prevented.
A blood test can tell you if there is an infection. Let's have your partner test together.
Syphilis is a disease that can be cured by early treatment.
Syphilis may be infected again after treatment is completely cured by treatment.
Delaying test or treatment, or leaving it untreated can cause serious complications to the heart, blood vessels, and brain.
If a pregnant person suffers syphilis, it may cause miscarriages, stillbirths, or congenital syphilis that are born with syphilis. Appropriate antibiotics treatment for infected pregnant women can reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission.
⇒Click here for a flyer on syphilis (revised September 2023) Yokohama City (PDF: 1,648KB)
Reference link
- HIV/AIDS Yokohama City (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau page)
- HIV testing and consultation map (outside site)・・・ Information on HIV testing venues, etc.
(External site) ・ ・ ・ ・ Comprehensive HIV information site- Syphilis | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (outside site)・・'Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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Isoko Health and Welfare Center Health and Welfare Division Health Promotion Section
Phone: 045-750-2445
Phone: 045-750-2445
Fax: 045-750-2547
Email address: is-teiki@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 907-568-923
