Since the HIV epidemic began, the diagnosis of HIV has evolved from a death sentence to a chronic, but manageable condition by starting and staying on treatment. HIV treatment can help people live ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a germ that causes a lifelong infection that slowly weakens the immune system. Though the infection is lifelong, medicines can keep the virus in check and help ...

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that, if left untreated, progresses to a life-threatening and ultimately fatal condition called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This ...

Research suggests sickle cell anemia may offer some protection against HIV and may also slow HIV progression. However, experts still need further research to understand why this occurs. Share on ...

DEFINITION: AIDS is an acronym of a chronic condition called “Auto Immunodeficiency Syndrome,” an advanced stage of infection acquired from having Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV. A common ...