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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.…
| Title Sort descending | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain and HIV treatment | Webpage (HTML) | aidsmap |
| What Are Opportunistic Infections? | Webpage (HTML) | HIV.gov |
| What Does an HIV Rash Look Like? | Webpage (HTML) | Very Well Health |
| What Is Atherosclerosis? | Webpage (HTML) | NIH- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| What Is Coronary Heart Disease? | Webpage (HTML) | NIH- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
| What Is Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)? | Webpage (HTML) | International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) |
| What You Need to Know About HIV and Encephalopathy | Webpage (HTML) | Healhtline |
| What You Need to Know About HIV and Weight Loss | Webpage (HTML) | Healthline |
| What You Need to Know About the Links Between HIV and STDs | Webpage (HTML) | New York State Department of Health |
| What is Cytomegalovirus Retinitis | Webpage (HTML) | American Academy of Opthalmology |
| What is HIV and AIDS? | Webpage (HTML) | Penn Medicine |
| What is Kaposi Sarcoma | Webpage (HTML) | American Cancer Society |
| What is an Opportunistic Infection? Fact Sheet | Webpage (HTML) | HIVinfo.NIH.gov |
| What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? | Webpage (HTML) | Medical News Today |
| What is the link between HIV and candidiasis? | Webpage (HTML) | Medical News Today |
| What to know about HIV and Kaposi Sarcoma | Webpage (HTML) | MedicalNewsToday |
| What to know about HIV wasting syndrome | Webpage (HTML) | MedicalNewsToday |
| What to know about herpes | Webpage (HTML) | Medical News Today |
| Your Guide to Pneumocystis Pneumonia and Its Treatment | Webpage (HTML) | Healthline |
| Your Kidneys and How They Work | Webpage (HTML) | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |