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About HIVinfo.NIH.gov NIH

webHIVinfo.NIH.gov is a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of AIDS Research …

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HIV and Mental Health NIH

webMental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Good mental health helps people make healthy choices, reach …

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HIV and AIDS: The Basics NIH

webAIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells ( CD4 T lymphocyte) of the immune system. The loss of …

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HIV Testing NIH

webHIV testing determines if a person is infected with HIV. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency …

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HIV and Adolescents and Young Adults HIVinfo.NIH.gov

webAdolescents and young adults (AYA) account for 19% of new HIV diagnoses in the United States. Sexual transmission: Most youth who acquire HIV during adolescence get it …

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The Basics of HIV Prevention NIH

webTake HIV medicines as directed by your doctor. Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) helps people with HIV live long, healthy …

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HIV and Older People NIH

webAccording to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), of the nearly 1.1 million people living with diagnosed HIV in the United …

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How to Find HIV Treatment Services NIH

webContact HIVinfo by phone (1-800-448-0440) or email ( [email protected]) for confidential assistance. For more information, visit the HIVinfo Contact Us page. Also see …

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HIV and Children HIVinfo.NIH.gov

webYes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 53 cases of HIV in children younger than 13 years of age were diagnosed in the United …

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HIV/AIDS Fact Sheets HIVinfo

webAccess updated fact sheets about HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention of transmission, and side effects of HIV medicines; Fact Sheets contain key points and graphics.

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HIV and AIDS Resources NIH

webNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. A Practical Guide to Complementary Therapies. Webpage (HTML) Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) …

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HIV Treatment: The Basics NIH

webThe treatment for HIV is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV treatment regimen) every day. ART …

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HIV and Kidney Disease NIH

webThe risk factors for kidney disease in people with HIV include all those listed above. In addition, poorly controlled HIV infection and coinfection with the hepatitis C …

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Mental and Emotional Health NIH

webNational Institute of Mental Health. The Emotional Impact of an HIV Diagnosis. Webpage (HTML) Everyday Health. Mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, …

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HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) NIH

webSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are infections that spread from person to person through sexual activity, …

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HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety NIH

webIn people with HIV, good nutrition supports overall health and helps maintain the immune system. Good nutrition also helps people with HIV maintain a healthy weight …

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The Stages of HIV Infection NIH

webThe three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV infection, and (3) acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no cure for HIV, …

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HIV-Related Conditions NIH

webTuberculosis (TB) HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of tuberculosis in individuals with HIV.…. Learn about basic and specialized information on HIV-related …

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World AIDS Day NIH

webWorld AIDS Day was first recognized in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV and honor lives affected by HIV. This year’s theme, “World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit,” …

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