Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 (T) cells, which help the body fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV can lead to ...

HIV remains a significant issue for men and women around the world. In 2021, there were an estimated 38.4 million people living with HIV, and 1.5 million new HIV infections occurred. While there has ...

The first signs of HIV may include a fever, muscle soreness, fatigue, or other flu-like symptoms. Some people experience no initial symptoms, which is why getting tested frequently is important. The ...

For people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), life-saving antiretroviral therapy keeps their HIV-infected immune cells from making new copies of the virus, preventing illness and ...

The landscape of HIV prevention has undergone a profound transformation with significant advancements in medical interventions and a deeper understanding of how the virus spreads. These developments ...

New research published in the Journal of Migration and Health and led by Catalina Correa-Salazar, PhD, assistant professor at Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá and a former doctoral research fellow ...

HIV can infect brain macrophages and microglia, causing neuroinflammation and neuronal death. This damage results in the neurodegenerative syndrome HIV dementia, but the molecular mechanisms that ...