> The Biology of HIV

All About HIV Tropism
There is a new drug now available for the treatment of HIV. Maraviroc (selzentry) is an HIV drug known as an entry inhibitor. Unlike other HIV drugs, Maraviroc will only be effective in people with a certain HIV tropism. What is HIV tropism and how does it effect the drug Maraviroc?

What is HIV/AIDS?
What is HIV? What is AIDS? This introduction to HIV and AIDS includes immune system basics, the spread of the virus, and the international outlook on the pandemic.

Understanding Absolute CD4 Count and CD4 Percentage
CD4 percentage and absolute CD4 counts are difficult concepts. This article will help you better understand absolute CD4 and CD4 percentage.

HIV 101...A Course in the Basics
Are you newly diagnosed or just need an HIV refresher? If so, this newsletter course will give you the basic HIV and AIDS information that everyone, people infected and caregivers alike, needs to know.

The HIV Life Cycle
The HIV life cycle is a series of cellular changes that results in new HIV reproduction. Here is a step by step illustration of the HIV life cycle.

HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
A brief but comprehensive fact sheet about HIV & AIDS.

CD4 (T-cell)
The CD4 count or T-cell count is an important indicator of immune system health.

What is HIV-2?
What is HIV-2? In 1984 experts found a virus they believed was responsible for AIDS. It was called HIV-1. But 2 years later another HIV type was found; HIV-2. What is HIV-2?

Immune System Physiology
What are the parts of the iimune system. How does each part work to protect the body from infection. Learn how the immune response works and you'll better understand HIV and AIDS.

The Immune Response
Learn what parts make up the immune system and how the immune system works with this two part series. Understand the immune system and you will understand HIV.

HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
A brief but comprehensive fact sheet about HIV & AIDS.

The HIV/AIDS Connection
Is HIV the cause of AIDS? This link will help you decide.

AIDS in Africa
Keep up to date on what's going on in the areas hardest hit by HIV and AIDS...Africa.

Medicaid Fact Sheet
Important information on Medicaid and how it impacts those living with HIV.

The History of HIV
A simple site highlighting the history of the AIDS epidemic and the approach taken to combat the disease by the Food and Drug Administration.

Gays Not The Origin of HIV
About's Gay Life Guide, Ramon Johnson gives us this update on the origin of HIV.