The
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes HIV infection. HIV
causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of HIV
infection. This site provides information in following areas related to HIV/AIDS
: HIV Overview, HIV Prevention, HIV Treatment, Side Effects of HIV Medicines,
HIV and Pregnancy, HIV and Specific Populations, HIV and Opportunistic
Infections, Coinfections, and Conditions, Living with HIV.
This note covers
biology and pathogenesis of HIV infection, Diagnosis of HIV or AIDS,
Opportunistic infections in HIV or AIDS, Neoplasms associated with HIV or AIDS,
Organ system pathology in HIV or AIDS, Safety procedures with HIV or AIDS,
Medicolegal issues and HIV or AIDS.
This
note describes the following topics: Behavioural surveillance, Measures and indicators for
behavioural surveillance, Formative assessment, Survey methods, Sampling, Data
analysis and use, Ethical considerations.
HIV/AIDS has become a major public health problem worldwide.
This guide covers the following topics: Significance and Brief Description Of
HIV/AIDS, Epidemiological Case Study, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Case
Management, Prevention and Control of AIDS.
HIV and AIDS Basics, Hepatitis C, What are HIV and AIDS?, Who can
get HIV, HIV statistics, How does HIV get passed from one person to another, HIV
and Sex, HIV and Pregnancy, Drug Use, Blood Products, HIV and the Law.