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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is a type of virus called a retrovirus, which infects humans when it comes in contact with a break in the skin or tissues such as those that line the vagina, anal area, mouth, or eyes.
Image Collection: Picture of HIV/AIDS
View a picture of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in our image collection.
HIV/AIDS Quiz
Test your medical IQ of HIV and AIDS. Quiz yourself on transmission methods and how HIV/AIDS affects the immune system. Also discover causes, symptoms, tests, and diagnosis of HIV infection.
AIDS
AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV infection. Get information about the history of AIDS, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, statistics, treatment, prognosis, prevention, and research.
AIDS Retrospective
Watch this slideshow to get a historical overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from human contraction to the present.
HIV Dementia
View a picture of HIV-associated dementia (HAD) and learn more about other dementia conditions.
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AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
There are several symptoms and signs of advanced HIV infection referred to under the “umbrella” term as AIDS. Once AIDS develops,...
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Can HIV Be Cured Naturally?
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. If someone has HIV it means that they have been diagnosed with the HIV infection....
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Can I Get HIV From Surfaces?
Studies proved that HIV cannot be transmitted through surfaces such as toilet seats, chairs, doorknobs, drinking glasses and...
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Can the HIV Virus Go Away?
There is no cure or vaccine for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; however, early treatment can help increase the life...
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Does HIV Have a Permanent Cure?
As of now, there is no permanent HIV cure, but antiretroviral treatment can effectively control HIV....
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Can I Get HIV From Casual Contact Like Hugging or Touching?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cannot spread through casual contact such as hugging or touching. HIV does not spread through...
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HIV vs. AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus causes HIV infection. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition that results after...
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How Did AIDS Start?
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) responsible for attacking the immune system is zoonotic, which means it is transferred to...
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How Do You Feel When You Have HIV?
About four weeks after contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), you may experience flu-like symptoms including fever,...
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How Do You Know if a Guy Has HIV?
Most of the signs and symptoms of an HIV infection are the same for both men and women. However, a few symptoms are specific to...
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How Long Can You Live With HIV?
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. If someone has HIV it means that they have been diagnosed with the HIV infection....
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How Long Does It Take to Notice Signs of HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks and damages the cells of the immune system in the body. If left...
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How Long Does It Take to See Signs of HIV?
The signs and symptoms of HIV may first appear within two to four weeks of infection. The stage in which the symptoms appear is...
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lifelong infection of the body's immune cells. HIV is transmitted through the blood and...
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Is It Possible for HIV to Go Away on Its Own?
When a person contracts the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), they are infected for life; however, early treatment can help...
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Should I Take PrEP for HIV?
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a course of prescribed medications that people who are at risk of human immunodeficiency virus...
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Can I Test HIV Positive If My Viral Load is Undetectable?
You can still test positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) even if your viral load is undetectable....
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What Therapeutic Options Are Available for Treating an Antiretroviral Naive Patient?
People who have never received treatment for a certain illness are considered treatment-naïve for that particular condition. The...
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Can You Have Undetectable Viral Load Without Treatment?
Although it is not commonly seen, it is possible to have an undetectable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) load without...
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What Are the First Signs of HIV?
Initial signs and symptoms of HIV generally appear within two to four weeks of infection. Fever, body aches, muscle aches,...
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What Are the Four Stages of HIV?
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into four stages. Stage 1 (HIV infection): The...
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What Is a Detectable HIV Viral Load? Normal Viral Load
Detectable viral load is defined as having more than 200 copies of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) per milliliter of blood....
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What Is the Difference Between HIV-1 and HIV-2?
There are two main types of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV and...
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What Is the Exact Cause of HIV?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is caused by a retrovirus that affects the immune system. As it replicates during...
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What Is the HIV Virus?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks and damages the immune system, which can lead to AIDS (acquired...
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What Is Usually the First Sign of HIV?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the cells of the immune system, leading to AIDS and death if left untreated. The first...
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What Level of Viral Load Is Undetectable?
An undetectable human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load is defined as less than 20 copies of HIV per milliliter of blood....
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When Should I Test for HIV?
The CDC recommends everyone between 13 and 64 should get tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at least once in their...
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HIV and AIDS Rashes and Skin Conditions
A weakened immune system can let in the germs that cause skin conditions. Learn which skin problems are most common in people...
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A Timeline of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Get a historical overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from human contraction to the present through this slideshow of pictures....
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HIV AIDS: Myths and Facts
What is HIV versus AIDS? What are the symptoms of HIV? Is there an HIV cure? Discover myths and facts about living with HIV/AIDS....
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What Are HIV & AIDS? Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. Learn about HIV symptoms, HIV test, HIV...
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HIV & AIDS Quiz: HIV Testing & Symptoms
Now, more than ever, you should know about HIV/AIDS, especially its causes, symptoms treatments, and complications. Take the...
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Picture of HIV-associated Dementia (HAD)
A 40-year-old woman diagnosed with HIV presented with confusion and decline in memory. See a picture of HIV-associated Dementia...
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Picture of HIV/AIDS
Acronym for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). See a picture of HIV/AIDS...
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Medications & Supplements
- abacavir, Ziagen
- abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine (Trizivir)
- Agenerase (amprenavir) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- amprenavir, Agenerase
- atazanavir (Reyataz)
- bictegravir-emtricitabine-tenofovir AF
- Biktarvy (bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide)
- cidofovir - injection, Vistide
- Complera (emtricitabine, rilpivirine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
- darunavir, TMC-114; Prezista
- delavirdine (Rescriptor)
- didanosine (Videx, Videx EC)
- dolutegravir
- Dovato (dolutegravir and lamivudine)
- efavirenz (Sustiva)
- Egrifta SV (tesamorelin)
- emtricitabine - oral, Emtriva
- emtricitabine/tenofovir - oral, Truvada
- Emtriva (emtricitabine)
- Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)
- enfuvirtide - injection, Fuzeon
- Epzicom (abacavir sulfate and lamivudine)
- Intelence (etravirine)
- foscarnet
- foscarnet sodium - injection, Foscavir
- Genvoya
- How Effective Is ART for HIV Infection?
- indinavir, Crixivan
- lamivudine (3tc) (Epivir; Epivir HBV)
- Combivir (lamivudine and zidovudine)
- lopinavir and ritonavir (Kaletra): Potential COVID-19 Drug
- maraviroc, Selzentry
- megestrol
- Mycobutin (rifabutin)
- Mytesi (crofelemer delayed-release tablets)
- nelfinavir
- nevirapine (Viramune, Viramune XR)
- What Are NRTIs in Antiretroviral Therapy For HIV Infection?
- Odefsey (emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir alafenamide)
- Pifeltro (doravirine)
- Prezcobix (darunavir and cobicistat)
- Prezista (darunavir)
- How Do Protease Inhibitors Work in Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Infection?
- raltegravir (Isentress)
- ritonavir (Norvir)
- saquinavir (Invirase, Fortovase - discontinued)
- Side Effects of Aptivus (tipranavir)
- Side Effects of Rescriptor (delavirdine)
- Side Effects of Videx (didanosine)
- Side Effects of Sustiva (efavirenz)
- Side Effects of Fuzeon (enfuvirtide)
- Side Effects of Intelence (etravirine)
- Side Effects of Hivid (zalcitabine)
- Side Effects of Crixivan (indinavir)
- Side Effects of Invirase (saquinavir)
- Side Effects of Isentress (raltegravir)
- Side Effects of Epivir (lamivudine)
- Side Effects of Combivir (lamivudine and zidovudine)
- Side Effects of Norvir (ritonavir)
- Side Effects of Retrovir (zidovudine [ZDV])
- Side Effects of Viracept (nelfinavir)
- Side Effects of Viramune (nevirapine)
- Side Effects of Zerit (stavudine)
- stavudine (Zerit)
- Stribild (elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
- sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
- Symtuza (darunavir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide)
- Temixys (lamivudine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate)
- tenofovir - oral, Viread
- Tipranavir (Aptivus)
- Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine)
- Side Effects of Trizivir (abacavir, lamivudine, zidovudine)
- Trogarzo (ibalizumab-uiyk)
- Tybost (cobicistat)
- Valcyte (valganciclovir hydrochloride)
- What Are the Single-Tablet ART Regimens for HIV Infection?
- zalcitabine
- Ziagen (abacavir) Side Effects, Warnings, and Drug Interactions
- Retrovir (zidovudine, ZDV, formerly called AZT)