Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has declared an outbreak of HIV cases in the country. He says between January and September 2024 Fiji recorded 1093 cases. He revealed the figures during the ...

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is an effective way to reduce the risk of contracting HIV through sexual activity or injection drug use. Currently, there are two oral forms that are taken daily, ...

Vascular tumors of the liver in adult patients include cavernous hemangioma, a common benign tumor; epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, a rare, usually low-grade malignant tumor; and angiosarcoma ...

If left untreated, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) almost always will progress to AIDS, even after many years. The immune defenses become compromised and the body is less able to defend itself ...

But Scripps Research scientists have now discovered that for some HIV vaccines, something else happens: after a few immunizations the immune system begins to produce antibodies against immune ...

Many of the fears have been fueled by media reports which either overstate the risk of acquiring HIV through accidental occupational needlestick injuries or spotlight cases in which victims are ...

If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex. While it's not risk-free, the chances of spreading the virus that causes AIDS are very low if you take the ...

Galway nurse Aoife Commins believes that as a white, heterosexual woman who is knowledgeable about sexual health, she is an example of how becoming HIV-positive can happen to anyone. She was ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. HIV is a manageable chronic condition. With treatment, people living with HIV can have long and healthy lives.