AIDS Articles
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Kaletra Medication Information
Prezista AIDS Drug Information
This eMedTV page explains how AIDS is the most advanced stage of an HIV infection, when microbes that don't normally infect healthy people can be life threatening. Information on the prevalence of AIDS, especially among minorities, is also provided.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) gradually makes the body unable to fight certain cancers and infections. This eMedTV Web page discusses the diagnosis, prevention, transmission, and symptoms of HIV and AIDS.
The body uses selenium (a trace mineral) to help treat or prevent certain health conditions. This eMedTV Web article provides an overview of selenium, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general safety concerns.
Most people have no HIV symptoms for years; some people have a flu-like illness after just a month or two. This eMedTV page lists HIV symptoms that can occur as time passes, such as fatigue, skin rashes, weight loss, and more.
Symptoms of HIV can range from rapid weight loss to chronic diarrhea to memory loss. As this eMedTV Web page explains, symptoms of HIV are similar to those of other illnesses; therefore, a person must be tested to know if he or she has the disease.
This section of the eMedTV library describes AIDS symptoms that are usually from opportunistic infections, and can include diarrhea, fever, weight loss, difficulty swallowing, and others. AIDS symptoms tend to appear gradually, but can be sudden.
Early symptoms of HIV typically either do not appear at all or consist of a flu-like illness. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes possible early symptoms of HIV as they progress, including frequent fever, fatigue, skin rashes, and others.
AIDS statistics show that the estimated total number of diagnoses through 2003 in the U.S. is 929,985. This eMedTV segment provides AIDS statistics on death rates and the estimated number of cases by age and ethnicity, as well as exposure category.
Atripla is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This eMedTV article describes the various components that are in the combination drug, explains how Atripla works to stop HIV from multiplying, and offers dosing information for the medicine.
In 2003, 1,039,000 to 1,185,000 U.S. residents had HIV, according to recent HIV statistics. This page of the eMedTV archives provides a link to more HIV statistics.
HIV transmission typically occurs through sharing needles or having unprotected sex with an infected person. This eMedTV resource discusses the ways HIV transmission occurs, as well as the ways in which it doesn't.
Treatment for HIV usually includes a combination of different HIV medication. This page of the eMedTV website discusses various HIV treatment methods, including protease inhibitors, fusion inhibitors, and others, and also lists possible side effects.
Kaletra is commonly prescribed along with other HIV medications for the treatment of HIV or AIDS. This eMedTV article describes how Kaletra works, explains when and how to take the drug, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
There are several benefits of selenium, such as treating or preventing conditions like cancer or AIDS. This eMedTV resource further explains how selenium is claimed to be beneficial for other health conditions and discusses its use in children.
Truvada is drug that is often used in HIV "cocktails" for the treatment of HIV and AIDS. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the effects of Truvada, describes how the drug works, and explains what you should know before starting treatment.
Not sharing needles and not having unprotected sex are the two most important strategies for HIV prevention. This eMedTV resource explains the importance of not engaging in risky behavior, and gives other tips for HIV prevention.
Sustiva is a prescription HIV and AIDS medication. This article on the eMedTV Web site explains how Sustiva works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, possible side effects, and more.
HIV medications are divided into seven different groups, or "classes," of drugs. This selection from the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at these various classes and explains why most people with HIV or AIDS take a combination of these drugs.
This eMedTV article examines various HIV tests, such as blood tests, urine tests, and oral tests. People are encouraged to see a doctor for HIV tests, because most home-based tests are not FDA-approved, so they are not considered accurate.
Combivir, a prescription medication, helps prevent the HIV virus from spreading to uninfected cells. This eMedTV resource describes the drug in detail, explaining how it works, when and how it should be taken, side effects, and more.