The rapid HIV test. While conventional HIV testing can take days for the results, rapid HIV tests can shrink that time considerably, decreasing the stress associated with testing as well. What are rapid HIV tests.

While hand washing sounds simple, it must be done correctly to be an effective hygiene tool. Hand washing the proper way can stop the spread of infections such as colds and the flu. Here is the step-by-step guide to proper hand washing.

How is HIV spread from one person to another?

Rebuilding the immune system is possible with the advent of HIV medications. But in the process immune reconstitution syndrome can result and it's not always good. What is immune reconstitution syndrome?

Returning to work after an HIV diagnosis can be a very stressful event. But not so long ago, working with HIV was not possible given that fact that most people were diagnosed very late. Here's some information about HIV in the workplace.

Current HIV statistics and AIDS data according to the HIV/AIDS exposure category.

Testosterone is a male hormone that regulates many physiological processes in men. Low testosterone levels is a common problem in men, especially those living with HIV. Testosterone replacement may be necessary but know the facts about testosterone before beginning replacement.

Taking a detailed sexual history is key when it comes to caring for the HIV infected patient. Here is a list of sexual history questions that must be asked by every HIV practitioner.

HIV testing is the key to slowing the HIV epidemic. Is it possible for your test to be HIV negative but you still be HIV positive? You may be surprised at the answer.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a serious viral infection of the brain that strikes people with HIV and AIDS.

Learn about this potentially serious opportunistic infection, Mycobacterium avium complex; commonly known as MAC.

Lipodystrophy often causes the accumulation of fat on the back of the neck, sometimes called a buffalo hump.

Depression affects 10 million Americans each year. It's estimated that 1 in 4 adults will have at least one depressive episode in their lifetime. HIV and depression often go hand in hand. This feature talks about depression, depression treatment, and the connection between HIV and depression.

Is kissing a risky behavior? Does kissing put me at risk for HIV?

HIV related weight loss can be a very big problem to some people. HIV related weight loss or AIDS wasting is a problem that needs to be dealt with. Is any weight loss AIDS wasting? Not exactly.

Genital herpes can be a very annoying problem. However, it may have ramifications other than just being annoying. For instance, can a woman breastfeed if she suffers from genital herpes?

Pregnancy and HIV are common in today's world. Years ago when a woman was HIV positive she gave up any hope of having a family. Now HIV and pregnancy can co-exist without problems. If you are HIV+ and family planning, this article will educate you about HIV and pregnancy.

Some consider people living with HIV as disabled people. Is AIDS HIV a disability? Many people would say no. Many living with HIV would say they are disabled people. According to the definition of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the answer is yes, HIV is a disability and legally, people living with HIV are considered disabled people.

Serodiscordant couples face challenges each and everyday. What are the challenges of serodiscordant couples?

There is a question I have heard hundreds of times; what is AIDS. So what is AIDS and how does it differ from HIV?