HIV AIDS Medical Reference

Learn what PrEP medication is and how it works to protect you from HIV infection.

Are you struggling with weight gain since starting HIV treatment? Find out what you can do to boost your body image and self-esteem.

Are you struggling with weight gain from your HIV treatment? Here’s how to get the help you need from your doctor.

Find out what you need to know about the CD4:CD8 ratio test. Learn why your doctor asks for it, what information they get from it, and what it means for you.

HIV weakens your immune system, making you vulnerable to disease. There are many ways to protect yourself, including ART, vaccines, and other medicines.

HIV treatment includes multiple drugs. If you’re taking a protease inhibitor for your HIV, a booster drug will help it work better. Learn more about how it works and what to watch for.

Everyone should get screened for HIV between ages 13 and 64, and more often if you are at high risk. Here’s what to know about getting tested.

Learn more about this common infection in people with untreated HIV or AIDS.

Are you HIV-positive? Learn how an HIV case manager can help you access the services you need.

Learn about this second phase of HIV and how you can keep it from progressing to AIDS.

After major advances in HIV treatment over the last 25 years, new drugs and experimental treatments in the pipeline may bring more improvements to care.

Learn about the many programs that provide financial help and support for people with HIV.

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at risk for HIV and must learn risk factors, plus how to prevent and treat infection to protect themselves and others.

Some women who have sex with women may believe they’re safe from HIV. But you can still get it. Find out the unique risks and how to avoid HIV.

Learn how HIV affects American Indian and Alaska Native populations.

Self-care can improve your quality of life with HIV and make ART meds more effective. Get healthy tips for eating, exercise, managing stress, and staying at a healthy weight with HIV.

For members of the transgender community, here’s what to know about protecting yourself from HIV and AIDS.

If you think you’ve been exposed to the HIV virus after sexual assault, medication may still protect you. Learn more about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).

HIV is on the rise in rural areas. A look at why this is happening and how communities are controlling the disease.

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a game changer in the fight against HIV, but many at-risk people aren’t getting it. Learn why.

The rates of HIV/AIDS have declined overall, but the Hispanic/Latino communities still face high risks. Language barriers, stigma, poverty, and health care access affect screening and treatment, leaving Hispanic/Latino communities at risk of infection.

Learn more about how this drug helps control the amount of HIV in your body.

HIV drug resistance can happen if HIV in your body mutates. Learn more about how this happens, how to avoid it, and what to do if you become resistant.

Learn more about how these drugs work and when your doctor might prescribe them.

New HIV infection and survival rates are trending positively in the U.S. But differences among certain groups for both infection and treatment remain.

HIV treatment as prevention can help you stay healthy and cancel out chances of transmitting the virus through sex. Learn how it works and who benefits.

HIV can make you more likely to get this fungal infection, which usually affects the mouth, throat, esophagus, or vagina. Learn the symptoms, treatments, and more.

The laws governing the privacy of your HIV status are complex. Learn when you have the right to keep it confidential and when you must share.

If you have HIV, traveling internationally can sometimes be risky. Here’s what to do to help protect your health when visiting certain countries.

If you have HIV, you’re six times more likely to develop cervical cancer. Here’s why.

Alcohol and HIV are complicated topics when it comes to your medication, physical and mental health, and more. Find out what’s safe and what’s risky.

Substance abuse can harm your health, especially if you have HIV. It can make you more likely to get HIV or pass it on to someone else.

Concerned about getting HIV? PrEP might be right for you. Learn more about this drug that can ward off HIV infection, including who should take it, side effects, and more.

Secondary immunodeficiency disorders can develop at any time in your life. Here are some immunodeficiency causes, symptoms, and treatments to help you avoid such complications.

Lymohocytopenia refers to a deficiency of lymphocytes in the blood. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Whether you're gaining pounds or dropping them, learn how to keep your weight in the healthy range when you're getting treated for HIV.

Find out why some of your HIV medications might cause you to put on extra pounds.

HIV status discrimination is when people living with HIV face negative attitudes, discrimination, and abuse. Learn about the types of HIV status discrimination and what you can do to combat it.

Is it possible to prevent HIV transmission? New medication combinations can virtually block HIV transmission, but they’re not the only way to lower your risk. Find out the safest ways to enjoy sex and still prevent HIV transmission.

The latest research in prevention, treatment, and living with HIV.

HIV causes symptoms like fever, tiredness, muscle aches, and rash. Learn what other conditions also cause these common symptoms, and what to do if you think you've been exposed to HIV.

Each stage of HIV has different symptoms. Learn the three stages of HIV, the symptoms, and how treatment can slow progression and reduce the risk of transmission at each stage.

Sharing needles can expose you to HIV and other serious infections. Using new needles and taking preventive medication can reduce your risk.

What is the link between HIV and retinopathy? Is a person with HIV at higher risk of this eye problem? What can they do to protect themselves?

If you’re HIV-positive, you’re more likely to get hepatitis B or C, and more likely to have serious liver damage. Find out about the link between these co-infections.

Neuropathy is a common complication of HIV infection, especially as you get older. Learn more.

When you have HIV, your eye health is closely linked to your overall health. You also want to be aware of these eye threats to protect your vision.

To get an accurate result from your HIV test, you need to know your HIV window period. Find out how long you should wait before you test.

AIDS, the disease caused by HIV, first emerged in the U.S. in the early 1980s. Since then, advances in HIV treatment has turned it from a deadly infection to a lifelong condition that can be managed.

CMV (cytomegalovirus) retinitis is an eye infection that if untreated can leave you blind. That’s especially true if HIV or AIDS has weakened your immune system.