Fact Sheets A-Z

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Learn about opportunistic infections (OIs), including what OIs are, how people get them, how to treat and prevent them, and specifics about nine OIs.

Submitted on Apr 28, 2023
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Even if you do not have symptoms or other warning signs, being on top of screenings can help catch health conditions early – and help you live your healthiest possible life.

Submitted on Jan 24, 2024
Several beads with letters on them, with beads in center spelling out "Words have power".

The language we use to talk about HIV affects the well-being of people with HIV. Learn about the power of words, and less stigmatizing language for discussing HIV.

Submitted on Feb 5, 2024
Illustration of many women of different races standing in rows.

Race matters when it comes to HIV – and not just for women of color. Learn about differences in HIV rates by race and why these differences exist.

Submitted on Aug 14, 2023

Understand how HIV specifically affects women: data on the epidemic, living with HIV and HIV treatment, gynecological conditions, and more.

Submitted on Jun 26, 2023

People in US prisons or jails have the right to HIV care and treatment. Learn about how incarcerated women with HIV can protect their health.

Submitted on Dec 8, 2022
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Get basic information about viral load – what it is, when to have it tested, and how the results are used – and sex differences in viral load.

Submitted on Nov 6, 2023
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Read and share selections from our collection of resources and personal stories related to women growing older with HIV – on National #HIVandAging Awareness Day and every day.

Submitted on Sep 15, 2021
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Learn about trans women living with HIV and the many unique issues they face, including some good news about determined resilience.

Submitted on Nov 6, 2023
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Human sexuality is complex and exciting. Learn more about how people define, describe, and build community around sexuality and gender identity.

Submitted on Mar 21, 2024

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