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It’s important to get tested for HIV if you are at high risk of infection. Many doctors recommend that all teens and adults get tested.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This page links to questions most common for youth who have recently tested positive. Topics include being positive, telling people you are positive, dealing with medication, and dating and relationsh... Details >

Also available in: Spanish 
If you think you may have been infected with HIV and are unsure about getting a test to find out, the following information about HIV testing and counseling may help you decide. If you decide that an ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control, National Prevention Information Network 

General questions, HIV testing, transmission and prevention, hoaxes and rumors--these are some of the FAQs linked from this page.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control, National Prevention Information Network 
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Connects to information on AIDS and HIV infection, including prevention, definitions; symptoms, and transmission.... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new recommendations that urge doctors to include HIV testing as part of their patients' regular health care. The aim of the CDC's new ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified Chinese-Traditional Vietnamese 
This document contains a basic overview of HIV/AIDS, including information about how the virus is transmitted, and a brief list of frequently asked questions about the disease.... Details >
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Browse this site for access to adult HIV clinical trials organizations and other related resources. The Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group plays a major role in setting standards of care for HIV infect... Details >
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AIDS.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on HIV and AIDS for the general public, Federal agencies, state staff/public health departments, Federal grantees, medical institutions, res... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
The AIDSinfo Drug Database provides fact sheets on HIV/AIDS related drugs. The fact sheets describe the drug's use, pharmacology, side effects, and other information. The database includes approved an... Details >
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Use this glossary to find definitions for words commonly used to describe HIV, its pathogenesis, its associated treatments, and the medical management of related conditions. ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
Clinical trials are research studies designed to answer specific questions about the safety and/or effectiveness of drugs, vaccines, other therapies, or new ways of using existing treatments. This pag... Details >

This program offers up-to-date information about the impact of HIV and AIDS in African American communities. It provides culturally specific activity options, and emphasizes encouraging HIV prevention... Details >

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that infects and takes over certain cells of the immune system, which is the body’s defense against infections and diseases. The overall goal of anti-HIV ... Details >
A risk of HIV transmission does exist if instruments contaminated with blood are either not sterilized or disinfected or are used inappropriately between clients. CDC recommends that single-use instru... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Division of STD Prevention, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides national leadership through research, policy development, and support of effective services to prevent sexua... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Racial and ethnic populations have been disproportionately affected by both the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States. ... Details >

Planned Parenthood affiliated health centers nationwide provide high quality, affordable reproductive health care and sexual health information to nearly five million women, men and teens and operate ... Details >
This page presents frequently asked questions about the OraQuick Rapid HIV-1 Antibody Test, which detects antibodies to HIV-1 found in blood specimens obtained by fingerstick or venipuncture. Answers ... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This site presents the services provided by the Children With AIDS Project of America, who they are and what they do. ... Details >
This brief fact sheet describes how HIV and AIDS affects minority women.... Details >

Answers questions about HIV and AIDS. Questions include what HIV is, what AIDS is, how long it takes for HIV to cause AIDS, how common HIV and AIDS are, and more. ... Details >

This publication provides information on HIV and American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN), including data, factors that contribute to disproportionate HIV rates, assets to help protect young AI/AN wome... Details >
This overview provides information about AIDS, including transmission, early symptoms of HIV infection, diagnosis, treatment and how you can reduce your risk of becoming infected with HIV or transmitt... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Comprehensive information on key HIV and AIDS topic areas. A compilation of news, articles, opinion pieces, documents, abstracts, bibliographies, contacts and links.... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Use the HIV Risk Quiz to determine whether you should take an HIV test.... Details >
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Also available in: Spanish
Take this quiz to learn more about the development of vaccine to prevent HIV infection.... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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A growing number of older people now have HIV/AIDS. This is because doctors are finding HIV more often than ever before in older people, and because improved treatments are helping people with the dis... Details >
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A list of brochures for professionals and consumers available online form the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention -- most may be viewed in both PDF and HTML formats.... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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A list of consumer health information fact sheets available online from the National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention -- most may be viewed in both PDF and HTML formats.... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The term men who have sex with men (MSM) refers to all men who have sex with other men, regardless of how they identify themselves (gay, bisexual, or heterosexual). AIDS has been diagnosed for more th... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Locate a testing site for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by organization name, state, or zip code.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control, National Prevention Information Network 

This site provides treatment information and shares expertise in advocacy, development, training, integration, and evaluation of oral health services for the HIV-infected population. HIVDENT is a not... Details >
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Also available in: Spanish 
To help people facing HIV/AIDS take charge of their own health, Project Inform has compiled this list of treatment information, support, and education services. This guide provides resources and links... Details >
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This booklet is for people who are infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The information in this document will help patients and their loved ones understand more about HIV.... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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This information is for people who have mouth (oral) problems related to HIV infection. It explains the most common oral problems linked to HIV and shows what they look like. It also describes where i... Details >

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This site provides resources on HIV testing including a national database of HIV testing sites and answers to many questions about this topic.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control, National Prevention Information Network 
This page provides Native American with AIDS links and resources.... Details >

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This fact sheet describes traditional healing and whom it might benefit, with an emphasis on people with HIV.... Details >

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Every 9½ minutes, someone in the United States is infected with the HIV virus. The HIV epidemic is real. Get the facts on how to prevent HIV, delay the onset of AIDS, and be part of the solution. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Links to several HIV/AIDS databases and other related resources. Includes AIDS publications, MEDLARS online databases and documentation, clinical trials information and links to internet resources out... Details >

Also available in: Spanish 
Motherhood is a choice, and this publication is intended for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)-positive women who are pregnant and want to learn more about managing pregnancy and HIV. This publicatio... Details >
This catalog contains drug information in fact sheets, booklets, posters, videotapes, audiotapes and other venues, many free of charge. Visit this web site for more information about these materials ... Details >
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recommendations urge providers to include HIV testing as routine part of their patients’healthcare . Routine HIV testing ensures more people lear... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s recommendations urge providers to include HIV testing as routine part of their patients’ healthcare. Routine HIV testing ensures more people lear... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
People with HIV/AIDS may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration under two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program for people who paid Social ... Details >
Only one HIV home collection test system is approved by FDA and legally sold in the United States. The article presents questions and answers that help to explain how HIV-1 home tests differ, and how ... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
This installment of the Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series discusses the unique substance abuse treatment needs of a person with HIV/AIDS. Topics covered include a general overview of HIV/AID... Details >
This brochures provides facts and dispels myths about HIV/AIDS. Causes of AIDS and HIV transmission are reviewed, with a focus on adolescents.... Details >

This directory contains HIV/AIDS, health, and social service organizations located in the U.S. and the six Pacific jurisdictions whose primary target population is Asian and Pacific Islanders.... Details >
This document reviews the various EIA (enzyme immunoassay) screening tests currently used to detect the presence of antibodies to HIV, including oral fluid, urine, and rapid tests, as well as home-tes... Details >
National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site provides current news, announcements and directives related to HIV/AIDS drugs and therapies.... Details >
Office of Special Health Issues, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This frequently asked question page provides information as to why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening for all pregnant women. ... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document offers simple steps you can take ito prevent getting or spreading HIV to those you love. ... Details >