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Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) changes (mutates) often. Sometimes these changes make the virus resistant to a medicine or class of medicines. This means the medicine no longer works …
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… Actionset Overview Taking antiretroviral medicines for HIV can help you stay healthy … can connect you with counselling. Other tips Always check with your doctor before …
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… analogs) abacavir (Ziagen) tenofovir (Viread) Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase … combines several medicines to help treat HIV. They reduce the amount of virus in your … prescribed. If you miss doses, HIV may become resistant to the medicine. This makes HIV …
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… numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels of … numbers and types of cells in your blood. A chemistry screen , to measure the blood levels …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus … Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People HIV: …
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… sexually transmitted infection like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral … infection. What are the types of HIV tests? Currently there are two ways to test … sexually transmitted infection like syphilis, herpes, chlamydia or gonorrhea) having oral …
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… Topic Overview A few people with HIV are described as non-progressors . These … symptoms or disease, but they can still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived … cells are relatively resistant to HIV. If HIV cannot attach itself to CD4+ cells, it cannot …
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… Overview Weight loss in people with HIV has many possible … An opportunistic infection . If you lose weight fast, it may be because you have … just doesn't appeal to you. HIV itself or HIV medicines can cause you to feel this way. …
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… you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human … health organizations in Canada recommend HIV testing for everyone. Other experts and … his or her test was negative. You can get HIV testing in most public health units, …
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… 38a Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … that all pregnant people are offered HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, … or if you have any questions about HIV testing or ways to reduce your risk of getting …
