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  Counseling based on personal experience: Kevin's job is to encourage testing and to counsel those who come to the clinic, educating them about prevention and treatment. He maintains a positive attitude. 'Often, some people come and I tell them my status and they don't believe it. They think it's not true,' he says.

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  A return to better health: Kevin, 36, who is HIV-positive, works at the NDA Health Center in Dimbokro, Cote d'Ivoire. Once a mere 114 pounds, he started free antiretroviral treatment provided by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief ( PEPFAR). After 15 months, he was free of opportunistic infections, and his weight rebounded to 140.

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  A young mother comes for testing: Kevin meets with Aya, 24, who is six months pregnant with her second child. She has come to the clinic for testing.

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  Protecting her unborn child: While Aya is nervous about the results, she knows that getting tested could help protect the health and safety of her unborn child.

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  Teen takes steps to stay healthy: Koffi, 19, has also come in for testing at the clinic. She says she learned about the benefits of being tested in school. Koffi wants to ensure that she is responsible and stays healthy.

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  Preparing the test: Kevin assists Kwasi, the lab technician, as he prepares the HIV test for Aya.

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  Blood testing yields HIV status: To test for HIV, the doctor draws Aya's blood. However, saliva and urine can also be used for testing.

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  Testing is free and fast: Today, free testing for HIV/AIDS is readily available in Cote d'Ivoire. Testing can be done in as little as 15 minutes, ensuring that patients will stay to receive their results.

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  Staying safe: Koffi's tests are negative. Now, Kevin will talk to her about staying negative by practicing safe sex, returning to get tested regularly, and other preventative measures.

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