... — HIV.gov Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening — U.S. ...
... "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"? ...
... Undetectable = untransmittable: Having an undetectable viral load (so few virus copies they can’t be seen on a test) for several months means you cannot sexually transmit the virus to anyone else. Staying on ART can help you become undetectable. Being empowered with the facts can help you correct misinformed statements about HIV.3. ...
5 Ways To End HIV Stigma
... Undetectable = untransmittable: Having an undetectable viral load (so few virus copies they can’t be seen on a test) for several months means you cannot sexually transmit the virus to anyone else. Staying on ART can help you become undetectable. Being empowered with the facts can help you correct misinformed statements about HIV.3. ...
... There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. How do I add others to my team? ...
Getting Started on myHIVteam
... There’s no right or wrong way to build your team — it’s all about what feels right for you. 7. How do I add others to my team? ...
... 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. ...
... Keep all your appointments with your HIV care team. Get all labs drawn on time. Report any side effects or symptoms to your doctor so they may be addressed promptly. ...
... This treatment blocks the virus from making more copies of itself, which helps the body keep the infection under control and reduces the risk of having HIV spread to other people. ...
... The HIV viral load is typically very high in people living with AIDS, and the virus can be easily transmitted to another person. ...
... SOURCES: Perry Halkitis, Ph.D., M.P.H., dean and professor, biostatistics and social and behavioral health sciences, Rutgers University School of Public Health, Piscataway, N.J.; Nov. 19, 2018, CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, onlineCopyright © 2018 All rights reserved. ...
When Meds Suppress HIV, Odds of Sexual Transmission Near Zero: Review
... SOURCES: Perry Halkitis, Ph.D., M.P.H., dean and professor, biostatistics and social and behavioral health sciences, Rutgers University School of Public Health, Piscataway, N.J.; Nov. 19, 2018, CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, onlineCopyright © 2018 All rights reserved. ...
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