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… HIV: Stages of Infection On this page: Overview Related … Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies HIV infection into 4 stages: footnote 1 WHO stages of HIV infection Stage 1 (HIV infection) : The CD4+ cell count …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview Overview In most cases, HIV causes only a few weeks of flu-like symptoms. But if HIV isn't treated, you're more likely to get sick with …
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… HIV Viral Load On this page: Related … Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and … millilitre of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making copies of itself (replicating). The …
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… HIV: Giving Support On this page: Overview Related … to think about the emotional well-being of the person with HIV you care for. Because every person's emotional needs are … Don't avoid the person. Like anyone else, people with HIV feel anger, frustration, depression, and other emotions. …
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… HIV and Weight Loss On this page: Overview Overview Weight loss in people with HIV has many possible causes. They may include: An … it may be because you have another infection along with HIV. Problems with nutrition. You may lose weight gradually …
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… Resistance to HIV Medicines On this page: Overview Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) changes (mutates) often. Sometimes these changes make … with a resistant virus when: You are diagnosed with HIV. Your viral load: Has not decreased by at least one-half …
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… Opportunistic Infections in HIV On this page: Overview Overview … immune systems have been weakened by a disease such as HIV infection. Opportunistic infections that are common in … such as Kaposi sarcoma and lymphoma . HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current …
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… HIV Home Care On this page: Overview Overview If a person's HIV infection progresses, you may be called on to provide … or what to do in case of an emergency. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current …
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… Pregnancy On this page: Health Tools Prenatal … the best choice for you. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during pregnancy requires early detection and treatment … the best choice for you. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) during pregnancy requires early detection and treatment …
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… Pregnancy Last updated September 2, 2024 Overview Changes are the hallmarks of pregnancy. You may have questions about what to expect and … to consider when pregnant. Healthcare providers during pregnancy Deciding on the type of care you’ll receive when …
