HIV and Tuberculosis (TB)
Key Points
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads from person to person through the air.
HIV and Kidney Disease
Key Points
- The kidneys, two fist-sized organs positioned just below the ribcage on either side of the spine, filter waste and excess water from the blood.
- Injury and disease, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV can harm the kidneys and lead to kidney disease.
HIV and Hepatitis B
Key Points
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 10% of people with HIV in the United States also have hepatitis B, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
- HBV is spread through contact with the blood, semen, or other body fluid of a person who has HBV.
HIV and Hepatitis C
Key Points
- About 21% of people with HIV in the United States also have hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
- Hepatitis C is spread mainly through contact with the blood of a person who has HCV.
HIV and Substance Use
Key Points
- Substance use refers to the use of drugs and alcohol and includes the misuse of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines.
- Substance use can lead to less safe behaviors (such as condomless sex or sharing needles) that increase the likelihood of getting HIV or passing it on to others.
- Substance use can harm the health of a person with HIV by weakening the immune system, damaging the liver, disrupting an
How to Find HIV Treatment Services
Key Points
- Resources are available that can help people with HIV find a health care provider, pay for medicines, and get help with HIV-related mental health issues.
- The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is a federal program designed to help people with HIV get the medical care and other support services they need.
- The
HIV and Nutrition and Food Safety
Key Points
- In people with HIV, good nutrition helps to maintain the immune system, maintain a healthy weight, aid in the absorption of HIV medicines, and support overall health and well-being.
- Food and water can be contaminated with germs that cause illnesses (called foodborne illnesses), which can be more serious for people with HIV due to a weakened immune system.
HIV and Mental Health
Key Points
- Mental health refers to a person's overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
HIV and Older People
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Key Points
- As of 2022, about 54% of people with HIV in the United States were aged 50 and older.
- HIV risk factors are similar for people of all ages, but older people may be less likely to get tested for HIV.
HIV and Children
Key Points
- HIV can be passed on to children during pregnancy, at childbirth, or while breastfeeding. This is called perinatal transmission.