HIV AIDS Medical Reference

The signs of HIV are mostly the same in men and women, but there are a few key differences. Learn how to recognize early and later-stage HIV signs in men today.

Condoms aren't the only way to protect yourself against STDs. Learn how dental dams work, how it feels, and how to use one.

What should you do if your partner’s just been diagnosed with HIV? Learn when you should get tested, why you should consider PrEP, and what lifestyle changes to make to keep both of you healthy and strong.

You can have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and not know it. The only way to know if you are infected is to get an HIV test.

Learn how to prevent HIV infection if you think you've been exposed to the virus.

When your partner has HIV, there’s a lot you’ll need to know. Find out how to learn your status, protect yourself, and help your partner.

Cómo escoger un médico especialista en el VIH/sida que le preste la atención que usted necesita.

Gracias a importantes avances médicos, el VIH es, en general, una enfermedad crónica que se puede controlar. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre el tratamiento para tener una vida larga y saludable.

Las infecciones oportunistas se aprovechan de la debilidad del sistema inmunitario. Conozca cuáles infecciones son comunes y cómo puede tratar de prevenirlas.

El VIH no solo afecta el sistema inmunitario. Conozca qué puede suceder y qué puede hacer al respecto.

El estigma sobre el VIH puede acarrear prácticas discriminatorias en la vivienda, en la atención de salud y en el trabajo. Conozca sus derechos legales y sepa dónde obtener ayuda si cree que ha sido discriminado.

Si tiene el VIH, tome unas cuantas medidas claves para evitar que su pareja adquiera el virus.

Si acaba de enterarse que tiene el VIH, es posible que no sepa qué hacer. Conozca qué hacer para empezar a cuidar su salud y proteger a los demás.

¿Acaba de recibir el diagnóstico de VIH?: Qué necesita saber para vivir con el virus.

What people newly diagnosed with HIV need to know about the condition and how to live with it.

Thanks to major medical advances, HIV often is a manageable long-term disease. Here’s what you need to know about treatment to lead a long, healthy life.

If you’ve just found out you’re HIV-positive, you might not know what to do first. Find out how to get started to stay healthy and protect others.

The stigma around HIV can lead to discrimination in housing, health care, and on the job. Know your legal rights and where to get help if this happens to you.

If you’re HIV-positive, taking a few key steps may protect your partner from ever catching the virus.

Get the basic facts about pre-exposure prophylaxis, a medicine you can take when you're HIV-negative to lower your chance of getting infected.

If you get stuck with a needle someone else has used, here’s what to do to lower your chances of getting HIV, hepatitis, and other diseases.

When HIV isn’t under control, you may start getting symptoms you never had before. Here’s what to look out for and how to feel better.

Here’s a look at how far we’ve come in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

You could be one of the 150,000 people living with HIV who don't know they have it. Find out from WebMD whether you should be tested, and then take the appropriate steps so you can have a longer healthier life.

Find answers that people often want to know about HIV and AIDS.