Why TB test and not HIV

[Roberrrt]

Hi,
Why do the visa requirements require only a TB test and not HIV.
There seems to be a recuring problem with HIV infection among immigrants so why havent the authorities included this in the rules ?

Rob

[Roberrrt]

Hi,
Why do the visa requirements require only a TB test and not HIV.
There seems to be a recuring problem with HIV infection among immigrants so why havent the authorities included this in the rules ?

Rob

[galahad]

The HIV test comes when you try to get your beloved insured in the UK

[maokaang]

TB is far more infectious. You can't transmit HIV by coughing, sneezing or speaking to someone.

[packpao]

As Paul says, TB is an airbourne virus.
HIV, however, can only be passed by intercourse, blood transfer or breast milk.

Packpao

[x846nua]

still a valid point .hiv tests are not that hard to get now but i think the uk goverment should of started them a few years ago.while HIV in thailand is a problem. thailand does have a sensible approach to the disease and it is not at epidemic proportionns in thailand like some people think.

[Roberrrt]

Thanks,
Fair comment. But the cost to the UK of this virus (that can hide itself for a few years ) is a significant cost to our NHS. For the benefit of UK Visas staff I mean a drain on public funds !
My limited knowledge suggests its a sop to human rights laws, and the reality is that a HIV positive person is unlikely to get clear of TB.
Regarding the transmission of HIV, a significant number of cases notified here as UK infections are sourced from non UK citizens.
Also the costs of treating TB are alot lower than the costs of a lifetime supply of anti retroviral drugs used to control HIV.
It doesnt make sense to me.