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- HIV AIDS - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV AIDS is a priority for NIAID Our research aims to: prevent new transmissions; end HIV-related deaths and complications; and discover a cure
- 10 Things to Know About HIV Suppression - National Institute of Allergy . . .
Learn more about HIV treatment as prevention After I begin HIV treatment, how long does it take for the risk of sexually transmitting HIV to become effectively zero? There is effectively no risk of sexual transmission of HIV when the partner living with HIV has achieved an undetectable viral load and then maintained it for at least six months
- HIV Replication Cycle - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious . . .
HIV Replication Cycle This infographic illustrates the HIV replication cycle, which begins when HIV fuses with the surface of the host cell A capsid containing the virus’s genome and proteins then enters the cell The shell of the capsid disintegrates and the HIV protein called reverse transcriptase transcribes the viral RNA into DNA
- HIV - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) HIV attacks the immune system by entering and destroying CD4+ T cells, a type of white blood cell that is vital to fighting off infection
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a strategy in which people routinely take one or more antiretroviral drugs to reduce their chances of getting HIV Two PrEP methods are currently licensed in the United States: oral combinations of daily antiretrovirals in a single pill, and a long-acting injectable antiretroviral administered once every two months In addition, a topical monthly vaginal
- HIV Cure - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Because of the nature of HIV infection, a cure for HIV can be defined in two ways: treatment-free remission and viral eradication Sustained ART-Free Remission Many people living with HIV who adhere to regular antiretroviral therapy (ART) maintain undetectable levels of the virus in their blood
- Sexually Transmitted Infections - National Institute of Allergy and . . .
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by pathogens transmitted from person to person through sexual contact STIs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites STIs have a devastating impact on adults and infants and affect millions of people in the United States annually Infection with certain STIs can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer and can increase the
- Human Papillomavirus - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious . . .
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the US, and often has no symptoms Nearly all sexually active people get HPV at some point in their lives There are many different types of HPV Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers HPV causes about 5% of cancers worldwide, including cervical cancer and rising cases of
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