Learn about the stages of HIV infection, tools for prevention, symptoms to watch for, in-person and at-home HIV testing, and condition management.
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Researchers say the spread of HIV in the United States started in New York as early as 1970, and there was no “Patient Zero.”
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The best way to prevent HIV is to know how it's transmitted and take steps to reduce your…
Condoms can prevent HIV transmission if they are used consistently and effectively. We…
Taking HIV PrEP can be highly effective in lowering your risk of contracting HIV and…
PEP is a combination of antiretroviral drugs taken after a potential HIV exposure as an…
People can take PrEP before possible HIV exposure, while PEP is for after exposure…
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HIV is contagious, but the vast majority of daily activities pose no risk of contracting…
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It’s possible to transmit and contract HIV from swallowing semen, but the risk is low…
Part of the fear of HIV comes from lack of education. Understanding the facts can prevent…
We explain the symptoms and treatment of rashes that can occur in people living with HIV.
Unlike other viruses, HIV is a progressive disease in which symptoms and severity vary between people. We explain the common…
The symptoms of HIV vary as much man-to-man, as between two people of different genders. Our guide can be useful for folks…
Mouth sores are one of the most common symptoms of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). See pictures of HIV mouth sores here…
HIV symptoms aren't the same for everyone. So how do symptoms differ for people assigned female at birth? Here's what you…
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At-home HIV tests are accessible, private, and accurate. Learn more about how they work…
There are a few different kinds of HIV tests, and they all have different window periods…
4th generation HIV tests can detect HIV infection earlier than other HIV tests. Earlier…
If you've been tested for HIV, or if you're considering an HIV test, you may have…
Does a Pap smear test for HIV? Which tests can help diagnose HIV, and can they be…
Receiving a false-positive result doesn’t mean that a person is HIV-positive. A small…
A negative HIV test result means that the specific test that was used didn’t detect HIV…
Antiretroviral drugs don’t cure HIV but can reduce the amount of virus in the body. Learn…
Medications are available to help treat and manage HIV, but getting medication costs can…
Many people with HIV or AIDS use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) along with…
HIV medications can stop the virus from making copies of itself and spreading. Check out…
Experts recommend starting antiretroviral therapy for HIV as soon as possible. Here's why…
Find out how advancements in treatments and our understanding of HIV are allowing people…
Discover the benefits of a single-tablet regimen for HIV here. Learn about treatment…
With so many options, there’s a lot to consider when deciding on your HIV medication…
For people with HIV, CD4 count and viral load are important indicators of health status. Learn what they measure and how they…
During early or acute HIV infection, your white blood cell count may decrease slightly. But it might not fall out of the…
There are seven stages in the HIV life cycle from the process of the virus binding, replicating, and turning healthy cells…
No test can detect an HIV infection immediately after contraction. After contracting HIV, the immune system begins to develop…
One challenge of an HIV diagnosis is navigating new acronyms and slang. Use this list to get informed about terms such as…
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Thirty years ago, being diagnosed with HIV was considered a death sentence. Today, people…
Weight loss or wasting is a serious health concern for people with HIV. There are safe and…
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While not a highly common symptom, HIV can also affect your nails. Find out what changes…
Night sweats are an uncomfortable symptom of many conditions, including HIV. Find out why…
HIV fatigue is one of the many possible symptoms of HIV infection. Socializing, exercising,
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HIV-negative people can safely live with HIV-positive people. HIV isn’t transmissible…
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Learn where you can find information and support for living with HIV, while connecting…
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