HIV/AIDS
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The History of the HIV/AIDS Virus
Learn how our understanding of this complex disease has evolved. Find out more
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Understanding the “AIDS Cocktail”
This combination of multiple drugs can delay the progression of HIV to AIDS. Get the facts
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True Stories: Living with HIV
Three patients share their stories of being diagnosed and living with HIV. Real perspectives
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Famous Quotes About HIV/AIDS
Click through these eight inspirational quotes related to HIV and AIDS. Read quotes
How the Media Has Shaped Our Perception of HIV/AIDS
People with HIV/AIDS are often misunderstood, feared, and ostracized. However, positive portrayals of people with HIV/AIDS in film and television have helped to change that.
What is HIV/AIDS?
HIV causes progressive failure of the immune system, making the body far more susceptible to infections and cancer.
HIV Causes
HIV causes progressive failure of the immune system, making the body far more susceptible to infections and cancer.
HIV Risk Factors
HIV infection doesn't discriminate. Certain behaviors increase your risk of infection -- know the risk factors and how to prevent them.
Complications of HIV
HIV weakens the immune system and makes an infected person very susceptible to various opportunistic disease, cancers, and viruses.
Tips for HIV Prevention
The most important tool in preventing HIV is education.
HIV/AIDS Treatments
The goal of treatment for HIV is to prevent the virus from reproducing and causing further damage to the body.
HIV/AIDS Alternative Treatments
These treatments are usually proposed for symptomatic relief and not to treat HIV or AIDS directly. There is no alternative therapy that will fight HIV effectively or cure HIV/AIDS.
HIV/AIDS Doctors
HIV is a dangerous and complex disease that requires specially trained physicians.
The History of the HIV/AIDS Virus
Starting from the first reported cases through to today’s advanced treatment options, learn how our understanding of this complex disease has evolved.
Understanding the “AIDS Cocktail”
Also known as HAART, this combination of multiple drugs has been highly effective in delaying the progression of HIV to AIDS.