The Biology of HIV - How Does HIV Work
HIV Elite Controllers
Left untreated, HIV will progress to AIDS; that goes without question. But there is a group of HIV positive people that don't progress to AIDS even when they don't take HIV medications. These people are referred to as elite controllers or HIV elite controllers. Years ago they were called long-term nonprogressors. Whatever name you use, this group of people who are able to fight HIV by themselves could be the key to an HIV vaccine. Let's learn more about elite controllers.
What is HIV?
AIDS is not a disease, but rather the stage of HIV infection in which the body’s immune system is compromised, making it vulnerable to opportunistic infections.
CD4 (T-cell)
The CD4 count or T-cell count is an important indicator of immune system health.
10 Things You Should Know About HIV Drug Resistance
HIV replicates prolifically, producing as many as 10 billion new viruses every day. But at the same time, HIV is highly prone to genetic errors when replicating. The mutations caused by these mistakes can sometimes lead to the development of "drug resistant" HIV.
Gays Not The Origin of HIV
About's Gay Life Guide, Ramon Johnson gives us this update on the origin of HIV.
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.
Facts About HIV - Ten Facts About HIV
HIV is a complex disease that continues to take its toll around the world. For those living with the disease, understanding the disease is key to staying healthy. For those of us who aren't infected, an important key to staying that way is to understand how the disease spreads from person to person. This feature presents 10 facts about HIV that everyone should know; those living with HIV and those who are not.
The HIV/AIDS Connection
Is HIV the cause of AIDS? This link will help you decide.
The HIV/AIDS Connection
Is HIV the cause of AIDS? This link will help you decide.
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.
Gays Not The Origin of HIV
About's Gay Life Guide, Ramon Johnson gives us this update on the origin of HIV.
Does HIV Increase Your Risk for Cancer?
Cancers are considered the leading cause of death for people living with HIV in the developed world. Find out why and ways to reduce your risk.
