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Fact Sheets

The HIVinfo fact sheets provide easy-to-understand information on a variety of HIV-related topics.

HIV Overview

HIV/AIDS: The Basics
The HIV Life Cycle
The Stages of HIV Infection
What is a Latent HIV Reservoir?
HIV Testing
FDA-Approved HIV Medicines
What is an Investigational HIV Drug?
What is a Therapeutic HIV Vaccine?
What is a Preventive HIV Vaccine?
HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials
HIV Overview

HIV Prevention

The Basics of HIV Prevention
Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
HIV Prevention

HIV Treatment

HIV Treatment: The Basics
Just Diagnosed: Next Steps After Testing Positive for HIV
When to Start HIV Medicines
What to Start: Choosing an HIV Regimen
FDA-Approved HIV Medicines
Drug Resistance
HIV Treatment Adherence
Following an HIV Regimen: Steps to Take Before and After Starting HIV Medicines
What is a Drug Interaction?
HIV and Immunizations
HIV Treatment

Side Effects of HIV Medicines

HIV Medicines and Side Effects
HIV and Diabetes
HIV and Hepatotoxicity
HIV and High Cholesterol
HIV and Lactic Acidosis
HIV and Lipodystrophy
HIV and Osteoporosis
HIV and Rash
Side Effects of HIV Medicines

HIV and Pregnancy

Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
HIV Medicines During Pregnancy and Childbirth
Preventing Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV After Birth
HIV and Pregnancy

HIV and Specific Populations

HIV and Children and Adolescents
HIV and Women
HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men
HIV and Older People
HIV and Specific Populations

HIV and Opportunistic Infections, Coinfections, and Conditions

What is an Opportunistic Infection?
HIV and Hepatitis B
HIV and Hepatitis C
HIV and Tuberculosis (TB)
HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
HIV and Heart Disease
HIV and Kidney Disease
HIV and Opportunistic Infections, Coinfections, and Conditions

Living with HIV

How to Find HIV Treatment Services
HIV and Mental Health
HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety
HIV and Drug and Alcohol Use
Living with HIV

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