AIDS and HIV Center
AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
General Overview Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an illness that weakens the body's immune system. The immune systems of people with AIDS are not able to fight off certain infections and cancers. More InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on HIV/AIDS: What should I ask my healthcare provider about HIV/AIDS? Living With HIV/AIDS In her own words: living with HIV HIV treatment: the challenges for older adults Improved medications have helped many people with HIV live longer, but treating older adults with HIV presents some unique challenges. Discusses the possibility of pregnancy when one or both of the prospective parents is HIV-positive. | Living With HIV/AIDS (Continued) Dementia is a brain disorder characterized by a general loss of intellectual abilities involving impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking as well as changes in personality. Preventing HIV/AIDS Discusses the best condoms for preventing the transmission of HIV and tips on using condoms effectively. Special Topics HIV home test kits: are all created equal? Discusses choosing accurate HIV home test kits and the pros and cons of home testing. Related Conditions Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) |