HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes ...

HIV affects not only your physical health but also your mental health. We reviewed online support groups for the disease, so ...

HIV gradually weakens the body’s immune system and makes it vulnerable to disease, including ones rarely seen in otherwise ...

I felt like I was a lesser person. I felt like I was dirty. I felt like I deserved it somehow.” Victoria Roscow, 30 and from ...

However, HIV may not cause any symptoms for several years after this illness. About 80% of people who are infected with HIV experience a flu-like illness. Some of the most common symptoms are ...

In part 2 of this interview, Michael A. Bernstein, MD, highlights the need for prolonged antibiotics and strong public health measures to combat tuberculosis (TB) at both the individual and population ...

HIV-related lymphoma begins in the lymphatic system, a vital part of the body’s immune system that helps protect the body from infection and disease. It can present unique symptoms such as ...

you should be tested for HIV at least every 3 months. You should also call your doctor if you have symptoms of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Some STIs can increase your risk of ...