In the realm of public health, few viruses have commanded as much attention and concern as HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. Since its discovery in the 1980s, HIV has posed significant challenges ...

HIV is often surrounded by stigma, misinformation and silence. As a result, many people are unaware of the crucial symptoms that accompany it, leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis and ...

The first signs of HIV may include a fever, muscle soreness, fatigue, or other flu-like symptoms. Some people experience no initial symptoms, which is why getting tested frequently is important. The ...

HIV, originating from chimpanzees, has evolved from a deadly diagnosis to a manageable chronic condition thanks to antiretroviral therapy. While transmission occurs through specific bodily fluids and ...

Same-day ART initiation for patients with HIV infection and tuberculosis symptoms is as effective as deferring therapy until ...

“Most people who get infected don’t even know. It’s only in hindsight they recognize the symptoms,” says Michael Horberg, M.D., director of HIV/AIDS for Kaiser Permanente. During the first few weeks ...

Annie Antar, MD, PhD, discusses the association between the symptoms of long COVID and HIV status. One of the cohorts that I've led has included people, and we've enriched for people, living with HIV ...

For millions of people living with HIV, a daily regimen of medications is a lifelong necessity. If they stop taking the drugs—commonly referred to as antiretroviral therapy—the virus usually rushes ...