... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... AssemblyOnce the cell has made the necessary building blocks for new HIV particles, all the pieces are assembled. Virus genetic material (in the form of RNA) and virus proteins group in one area near the cell’s outer membrane. They begin coming together to form an immature virus particle.7. ...
HIV as a Retrovirus: Life Cycle and How It Infects a Cell
... AssemblyOnce the cell has made the necessary building blocks for new HIV particles, all the pieces are assembled. Virus genetic material (in the form of RNA) and virus proteins group in one area near the cell’s outer membrane. They begin coming together to form an immature virus particle.7. ...
... As a result, the alcohol and toxins can build up, further damaging your immune cells.Alcohol may also interact with your ART medications, making them less effective. Talk to your doctor about the amount of alcohol that’s safe to consume while living with HIV.4. ...
... Note that “natural” condoms, such as those made from the intestinal membranes of lambs, do not prevent the transmission of HIV.Taking ART can make it possible to have a healthy pregnancy without the risk of passing HIV to your partner or child. ...
Treatment for HIV
... Note that “natural” condoms, such as those made from the intestinal membranes of lambs, do not prevent the transmission of HIV.Taking ART can make it possible to have a healthy pregnancy without the risk of passing HIV to your partner or child. ...
... Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Maintain a Healthy Social LifeIn the past, the stigma associated with HIV made it challenging for some people to remain social after their diagnosis. Granted, these issues are not fully eliminated. However, the world is quickly catching up, and having HIV no longer means social isolation. ...
... Separately, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that people decide whether to get a COVID-19 vaccination based on individual decision-making. This approach is similar to guidance around the annual flu shot: You and your doctor can work together to decide what’s right for you.4. ...
Prepare for COVID-19 Season: 6 Facts People With HIV Should Know
... Separately, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended that people decide whether to get a COVID-19 vaccination based on individual decision-making. This approach is similar to guidance around the annual flu shot: You and your doctor can work together to decide what’s right for you.4. ...
... This is what’s known as biological transmission.Why Mosquitoes Can’t Transmit HIVOnce you understand how HIV is transmitted and how mosquitoes transmit other diseases, you can understand why transmission of HIV/AIDS through mosquito bites isn’t possible.Biological TransmissionFirst of all, HIV needs CD4 cells for replication. ...
Mosquitoes Can’t Spread HIV: Why They Transmit Certain Diseases
... This is what’s known as biological transmission.Why Mosquitoes Can’t Transmit HIVOnce you understand how HIV is transmitted and how mosquitoes transmit other diseases, you can understand why transmission of HIV/AIDS through mosquito bites isn’t possible.Biological TransmissionFirst of all, HIV needs CD4 cells for replication. ...
... " • "On vacation for a few more days, all is good though trying to remember to take medication with the time difference was challenging." What do you think about this potential HIV treatment? Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
New Therapy May Control HIV Without Daily Pills
... " • "On vacation for a few more days, all is good though trying to remember to take medication with the time difference was challenging." What do you think about this potential HIV treatment? Share in the comments below or directly on myHIVteam. ...
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