Because it is not possible to tell if someone has HIV, it is important that a first aid worker covers up any sores, cuts or scratches on their own hands or body, with waterproof plasters.

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Women may experience unique symptoms of HIV. Early on, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) typically causes flu-like symptoms, which are similar across sexes. HIV ...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP medication. New cases of HIV in Alaska over the past five years were highly preventable, according to a recent bulletin from the state’s Department of Health's ...