HIV AIDS Medical Reference

Could you be at a higher risk of HIV than you know? Find out what boosts your chances of getting it.

Are people with HIV more likely to have diabetes? Is there a link between the two conditions?

Learn how long HIV lives once it gets outside of your body.

You don't have to stop dating just because you're HIV-positive. The key is to be safe and know when and how to reveal your status.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, with Truvada could lower your risk of getting HIV. If you can't afford the high cost of this drug, there are programs to help you pay for it.

Learn more about HIV treatments that combine several medications into one pill. Who should take them? What are the pros and cons?

Is a cure for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, on the horizon? Find out how new treatment therapies may work and what problems could happen.

If you have HIV, you may be concerned it raises your risk for a bad case of COVID-19. You can take extra precautions, but whether you're at a higher risk likely depends on your current health.

Will your antiretroviral therapy (ART) drug combinations interfere with other drugs you take? Drugs to control your HIV can cause interactions with medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or heartburn. Find out which drugs could interact and what can happen if they do.

Discover the early symptoms of HIV in men, from erectile dysfunction to sores on the penis. WebMD can help you identify these signs and seek timely medical attention.

Condoms aren't the only way to protect yourself against STDs. Learn how dental dams work and how to use one.

What should you do if your partner’s just been diagnosed with HIV? Learn when you should get tested, why you should consider PrEP, and what lifestyle changes to make to keep both of you healthy and strong.

You can have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and not know it. The only way to know if you are infected is to get an HIV test.

When your partner has HIV, there’s a lot you’ll need to know. Find out how to learn your status, protect yourself, and help your partner.

Learn how to prevent HIV infection if you think you've been exposed to the virus.

If you’re HIV-positive, taking a few key steps may protect your partner from ever catching the virus.

The stigma around HIV can lead to discrimination in housing, health care, and on the job. Know your legal rights and where to get help if this happens to you.

If you’ve just found out you’re HIV-positive, you might not know what to do first. Find out how to get started to stay healthy and protect others.

Thanks to major medical advances, HIV often is a manageable long-term disease. Here’s what you need to know about treatment to lead a long, healthy life.

What people newly diagnosed with HIV need to know about the condition and how to live with it.

Get the basic facts about pre-exposure prophylaxis, a medicine you can take when you're HIV-negative to lower your chance of getting infected.

HIV seroconversion is the time between HIV infection and when antibodies can be found on a test. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

A retrovirus is a virus that uses its own RNA to replicate inside healthy cells. Learn what the causes and symptoms of retroviruses are along with the treatment options available.

Life with AIDS can change as the disease progresses. Find out how to get the support and medical care you need as you navigate the late stage of your condition.

You can live a normal life with HIV. Healthy lifestyle changes can help.

People who have HIV are up to three times more likely to have depression than others. Treatment and lifestyle changes can help.

Many Americans who have HIV don’t know it. Others, who fall into high-risk groups, need to test regularly. Cost can be a barrier, but free tests are available.

If you get stuck with a needle someone else has used, here’s what to do to lower your chances of getting HIV, hepatitis, and other diseases.

When HIV isn’t under control, you may start getting symptoms you never had before. Here’s what to look out for and how to feel better.

Here’s a look at how far we’ve come in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

About 1 of every 8 people with HIV don't know they have it. Get tested so you can take steps to live a longer, healthier life — no matter what the result is.

For decades, limited information and myths have existed about HIV and AIDS. Learn the facts about how the virus spreads and what you can do to prevent it.

Quick action can fight off infection by the virus that causes AIDS.

HIV/AIDS is a complex disease that requires care from many different doctors. Learn about the members of an HIV treatment team and the roles they play.

Find out about the different types of the HIV virus.

Reports of HIV remissions have researchers optimistic that a cure is possible one day. Learn what it means and how remission differs from a cure.

An HIV rash is a common symptom that can happen in early or later stages of HIV infection. Learn more about the types, related symptoms, and treatment of an HIV rash.

HIV and AIDS are related, but they’re not the same. Find out the difference between the two.

Discover early signs of HIV that affect both men and women, and explore the unique symptoms women may experience. Understand the importance of early detection.

Find out about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Castleman disease, a rare condition that causes too many cells to grow in your lymph nodes.

Wondering how you get HIV? Worried you might? Find out what's safe and what's not.

If you or your partner has HIV and you’re thinking about having a baby, here’s what you need to know.

Looking to boost your health with vitamins and supplements as you manage your HIV? Find out what’s OK and what’s off-limits.

The virus and drugs you take to treat HIV can harm more than your immune system. Find out what can happen and what you can do about it.

Living with HIV today is very different than it was years ago. Learn the truth.

Protease inhibitors are antiviral drugs commonly used to treat HIV. Learn about how they work, how effective they are, and more.

You can keep your HIV viral load very low if you take your meds as prescribed. How do you remember to take your pills at the right time throughout the day? Find out the tips and tricks that really work to keep you on schedule so you stay healthy with HIV.

Caring for someone with advanced AIDS can give you precious time and meaningful experiences with them. As their health changes, so will your role.

Learn how HIV tests work, when to get them, how long it takes to get results, and more.

AIDS Dementia Complex -- also called ADC -- is a type of dementia that occurs in advanced stages of AIDS.