The decrease in CD4 cells during HIV infection seems to be driven by immune activation, which does not always correlate with viral load. Experienced clinicians are all too familiar with the ...

A pop-up sexual health clinic has seen an increase in the number of new people coming forward to get tested for HIV. The ...

Uganda has made major strides in reducing the number of infants born with HIV, but persistent challenges remain in achieving ...

HIV is an infection that can be transmitted from one person to another through sexual activity, such as anal, oral, or ...

The sex of people living with HIV-1 infection, schistosome infection, or both, is a fundamental determinant of their clinical ...

An Antidiabetic Helps the Immune System Recognize Reservoirs of HIV Sep. 10, 2024 — Metformin, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, could help deplete the viral reservoir and eliminate it ...

the usual tests called ELISA HIV tests (which check for HIV antibodies) will be negative. However, due to the high viral load, there is a risk of transmission, particularly through sexual contact.

By Chris Ayeko, FNP Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective medication that prevents virus replication, ...

At the time of passing, the patient had several medical conditions related to a very high HIV viral load and resistance ... can be prevented through early testing and people living with HIV ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral infection that attacks certain cells in your immune system that help you fight off infections. HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids like semen, ...

Viral load suppression (VLS ... It was revealed a total of 47,766 participants provided blood specimens for HIV testing, resulting in a testing response rate of 62.7%. Professor Zuma said this ...

Phoenix Fast-Track Cities initiative donates $10,000 to HIV/AIDS care, supporting 200 individuals with healthcare services.