CHAPEL HILL -- Earlier and more accurate diagnosis of acute infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is not only possible but also practical -- by pooling blood samples from people being ...

This retrospective study evaluated real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV algorithm in a large US laboratory. Objectives: To understand real-world implementation of the updated CDC HIV ...

HIV is the acronym for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV can only spread through bodily fluids like breast milk, blood, semen, pre-cum, rectal fluids, and vaginal fluids. The initial symptoms of HIV ...

Seroconversion is a general term for the time between exposure to a virus and when antibodies show up in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that help your body fight against viruses, bacteria, and ...

HIV symptoms vary depending on the stage of infection, which are acute, chronic, and AIDS. During the acute infection stage, flu-like symptoms of fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes may occur.

HIV is a virus that attacks your immune system. If you don’t treat it, HIV typically goes through three stages. But if you keep the virus under control, you may live for decades without symptoms and ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is Friday, February 7. In honor of that day, Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) in Columbia will host a day of free, confidential ...

HIV AIDS: If someone becomes infected with HIV and does not seek timely treatment, the infection gradually progresses through three stages. Each stage has different symptoms and risks. HIV AIDS: If a ...

Every year on December 1, World AIDS Day reminds us that HIV remains a global challenge, and in 2025 the theme is "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." Early diagnosis and treatment ...