What is HIV/AIDS?
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the v…
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- The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested
Types of tests used to test for HIV
- An antigen/antibody test looks for both HIV antibodies and an…
Drug adherence is a key part of antiretroviral therapy (ART). It refers to the whole process from choosing, starting, managing to maintaining a…
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Standard antiretroviral therapy (ART) consists of the combination of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to maximally suppress the HIV virus and stop the prog…
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Key Points to remember
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection. ART is recommended for everyone who has …
A condom is a thin piece of rubbery material that fits over a man’s penis during sex, forming a barrier to protect you from sexually transmitted infe…
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV to prevent HIV infection by t…
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