- Find
- Resources
How Do People Get HIV/AIDS?
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the final stage of
Alternative Names
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Important facts about the spread of AIDS include:
- AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among people ages 25 - 44 in the United States, down from number one in 1995.
- The World Health Organization estimates that more than 25 million people worldwide have died from this...
More information on "How Do People Get HIV/AIDS?"
From Our Experts
People with HIV At Risk for AIDS Dementia Complex
There are many types of dementia – Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia (Pick’s disease), to mention a few.... Read more »
Mobility Aids for People With MS
Today, I am starting a new series of articles: Mobility Aids and MS. Mobility aids range from a simple cane to a custom-built power chair,... Read more »
Start That AIDS Treatment ASAP
As soon as someone is diagnosed with HIV, a new study suggests that they should start treatment. The study shows that the sooner you... Read more »
From Our Sources
AIDS and HIV Infection
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a serious condition that weakens the body's immune system, leaving it unable to fight... Read more »
HIV Testing
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia... Read more »
Early symptomatic HIV infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AIDS-related complex - ARC; Chronic symptomatic HIV infection PreventionYou can reduce your risk of getting the infection by practicing safer sex... Read more »
Robotic Aids Help People Recover from Stroke
According to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, robotic aids are able to help stroke patients improve their ability to... Read more »
Asymptomatic HIV infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase of chronic infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during which there are no symptoms of HIV... Read more »
Images
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
