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HIV/AIDS Basics

Learn about HIV/AIDS prevention, symptoms, treatment and management here.

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The Truth About a Cure

There is still is no cure for HIV/AIDS but understanding the different ways of treating the virus can help your chances of staying healthy longer.
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AIDS / HIV Resources

  • blue woman with thermometer in her mouth; cold symptoms; flu symptoms
    Introduction to HIV/AIDS
    AIDS is the last stage in a progression of diseases resulting from a viral infection known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV or AIDS virus).
  • HIV Transmission
    Few diseases generate so many myths and misunderstandings as HIV. Nearly twenty years into the global pandemic, some people are still confused about how HIV is transmitted. 
  • Testing, Testing, One, Two, Three: How HIV Tests Work
    Every hour there are 2 new infections among people under the age of 25.  The good news is that early detection of the disease will make treatment more successful.
  • Family
    Gene Increases HIV Risk
    Your genetics may increase your chances of having human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1). Click above to find out more.
  • The Body, The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
    Additional Information and Support
    Find more comprehensive HIV/AIDS resources at the Body. 
Featured Video

40 million people worldwide suffer from AIDS. Now, two new drugs have been approved that could mean lifesaving options for these patients

Fighting HIV

A new blood test tells researchers which HIV drugs don't work, so they can figure out which ones will.

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