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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? The 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 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection … Condition Overview What is HIV? What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … that you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the test. If you believe …
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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 …
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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 Infection in Health Professionals … are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection … with an instrument that is contaminated with HIV-infected blood are about 1 out of 300. …
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… Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread … Overview HIV does not survive well outside the body. HIV cannot be spread from one person to another … in which no one knew that the person was HIV-infected, HIV was spread only when there …
