HIV test
Symptoms
At first, you may get symptoms similar to the flu:
- sweating at night;
- fever;
- tiredness;
- rash on the skin;
- swollen lymph nodes.
At a later stage, if you do not take medicines, HIV weakens your immune system. Your body cannot defend itself against infections any more.
It is not possible to know if someone has HIV by looking at him/her.
Talking to a health professional
Ask a doctor for help if you think you might have HIV.
Woman talking with a doctor.
More information or help needed?
General practitioner
You can talk to a general practitioner about every intimate topic. If necessary, a general practitioner can refer you to a specialised health professional. Refugees who have been granted (temporary) asylum choose a general practitioner in their municipality. Asylum seekers in an asylum seekers’ centre can consult a general practitioner at the centre.
Soa Aids Nederland
If you think you have an STI, it is important that you get tested. List of addresses for STI tests and vaccinations.
Sense.info
If you are younger than 25, you can contact Sense with questions about contraception, sexuality and STIs. You can do this via email, telephone, online chat or by making an appointment for the Sense consultation hours.
