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… HIV … HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV … HIV: Preventing Infections HIV: Preventing …
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… HIV and HIV tests … What are HIV and AIDS? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system. … infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV … Overview A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other … approaching or touching the person with HIV. Get an annual flu vaccine to reduce the … avoid close contact with the person who has HIV. Ask your doctor whether you should have …
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… HIV and Pregnancy … screened for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This is … treatment are the key to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of your routine prenatal care, …
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… HIV Screening … Topic Overview Getting tested for HIV can be scary, but the condition is … exposed. Early detection and monitoring of HIV will help your doctor find out whether the … says you should consider getting tested for HIV if you or your partner(s) has ever: Had sex …
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… HIV and Fatigue … Overview Feeling tired is common if you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for … following: Having the virus itself Taking HIV medicines Taking other medicines, including … Having other infections that can happen with HIV. These are called opportunistic infections …
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… HIV and Exercise … They don't pose a risk of spreading HIV to other athletes or coaches. In sports in … to blood can occur, the risk of spreading HIV is very small. But if a person, HIV-infected or not, starts to bleed, they …
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… HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People … Topic Overview A few people with HIV are described as non-progressors . These people have HIV that does not progress to more severe …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy … Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important because if you have HIV, you can receive early treatment to reduce … it to other people. A person living with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during …
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… HIV Treatment in Children … Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … system. A child can become infected with HIV if he or she is exposed to the virus. The … fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired …
