HIV

The HIV epidemic has affected the rest of the world for over forty years. However, have you ever wondered how long HIV has been around? While the epidemic began in 1981, Researchers first found it much earlier. Where Did HIV Come From? HIV is much older than people realize. While many associate this illness with […]

If you take PrEP before you are exposed to the HIV virus, the drug should block HIV from entering your body. PrEP has many effects on the sexual activity of many people. Read on for some more information!  Effects Of PrEP On Sexual Activity  PrEP (see also ‘How Much Does PrEP Cost?‘) has many effects

HIV Tests are between 99-100% reliable. Newer forms of HIV tests, otherwise known as fourth generation tests, are closer to 100% accurate, while rapid tests are right 99% of the time. In this article you can see how a HIV test conclusive? If you have been recently exposed to the HIV virus, these rapid tests

You do not need to take PrEP if your partner, who has HIV, is undetectable. When you have an undetectable viral load, this means that the chances of you transmitting HIV to someone else are practically zero. However, there are certain reasons that you may choose to take PrEP despite this fact. Read on for

The development of drugs that can treat HIV has developed what used to be a nearly always fatal infection into a more manageable condition. The inclusion of antiretroviral therapy on a daily basis will reduce the quantity of HIV contained in the blood, as these are often undetected using standarized tests. Remaining in treatment is

Prenatal HIV Transmission can be very concerning for pregnant people who have HIV. If you are HIV positive, it is possible to transmit the virus to your child in many different ways. While having HIV is not the same as it used to be, it does cause certain problems and it can be distressing to

PrEP, otherwise known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a form of medication that has been proven to be incredibly effective at preventing the transmission of HIV. This medication usually works by stopping the virus from reproducing and increasing within the body.  Many people are resistant to taking PrEP due to the side effects, and sadly, this

There are many drugs in the world that are used to treat many different kinds of conditions and diseases. Most of these drugs are life saving treatments that would otherwise force people to seek treatment that may not be as effective, or they would simply be left with no treatment at all, effectively forcing them

We tend to know bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause conditions and diseases by one definitive scientific or common name. This can be the scientific name of the disease – like Tuberculosis – or the vernacular or common name – like consumption – but we always associate that name with that illness. However, that is

HIV is a terrible disease and condition that leads to worse conditions down the line if not managed. It affects 37 million people worldwide, most of which don’t have access to the proper medical care or treatment that they desperately need so the condition does not manifest into a more aggressive virus known as AIDS,