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3 days ago · Antiretroviral therapy, also known as ART, can be very effective at reducing the amount of the virus in people living with HIV. It can also prevent HIV transmission. But it needs to be taken every day, which is a challenge for many people with financial and other barriers to treatment. NIH-sponsored research is trying to reduce these barriers ...
May 24, 2024 · It may (rarely) be spread via saliva: In very rare cases, hepatitis B may even be spread via saliva, especially if there’s an open wound present. By contrast, HIV is only spread through other ...
May 16, 2024 · People with HIV who know their status can get HIV treatment (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) and remain healthy for many years. Studies show that the sooner people start HIV treatment after diagnosis, the more they benefit.
May 22, 2024 · The clinic used an oral swab that detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 with a high sensitivity (99.3%) and specificity (99.8%). The results are returned in 20 minutes. Another aspect of the intervention included educating providers about recommendations for HIV screening.
May 24, 2024 · There are three types of tests used to diagnose HIV infection: antibody tests, antigen/antibody tests, and nucleic acid tests (NATs). HIV antibodies are disease-fighting proteins that the body produces in response to HIV infection. NATs look for the virus in blood.
May 29, 2024 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone aged 13-64 be tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care, and at least annually for those at higher...
May 18, 2024 · Bottom line. PrEP can help reduce your risk of contracting HIV through sexual contact or injection drug use. PrEP may be taken as a daily pill or administered as a bimonthly injection....
