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Learn about basic and specialized information on HIV-related conditions.
Body Composition/Shape Changes
Learn about HIV wasting syndrome and other possible body changes in individuals with HIV.
Cancer
The effects HIV has on an individual’s immune system can increase their risk for other health…
Candidiasis
Candidiasis (or thrush) is a fungal infection of the mouth, esophagus and/or vagina. Learn more…
Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an illness caused by a parasite that lives in soil, food, and…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
In individuals with HIV who have low CD4 counts, cytomegalovirus infection can be extremely…
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are liver infections caused by a virus. Find links to resources on…
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is a different…
Kidney Disease
Having HIV may increase an individual’s risk for getting kidney disease. Learn about kidney…
Liver Disease
Learn about treating and preventing liver disease with the following resources from different…
Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC)
Mycobacterium avium complex usually causes illness only in individuals with very weakened…
Nervous System Problems
Learn more about how HIV can affect the nervous system with the following resources.
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that lives in the lungs of many people. Most people'…
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a rare infection that damages the material (myelin…
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), are…
Tuberculosis (TB)
HIV weakens the immune system, increasing the risk of tuberculosis in individuals with HIV.…