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AIDS/HIV
Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome ...30
years ago no one had heard of it... today it is a modern day plague. Wide swatches of
the world are being decimated by this disease and there is no community that has not been
invaded by this virus.
AIDS has
no respect for age, race, gender or sexual orientation...if
you are a human being, you are vulnerable.
The most
effective means of preventing the transmission
of AIDS is not to engage in sexual intercourse without
protection.
Think
of unprotected sex with multiple partners as Russian Roulette...
Aids can also be contracted through transfusions of infected
blood and the medical community has worked hard to prevent
HIV contaminated blood from getting into the blood supply.
Despite
an army of researchers
trying to find a tool that will beat it, the crafty virus
keeps coming back.
Here are
some sites that help with preventive advice and tips for those
living with HIV or AIDS...
U.S. National Library of Medicine - HIV AIDS Information
- This site is maintained by the US government and is a first
stop for AIDS/HIV information for the physician, the patient,
or anyone who is concerned about this epidemic. The articles
and links provide very comprehensive - reliable - scientific
information and are global in reach.
San
Francisco AIDS Foundation - Compassion, concern and
information. You'll find all three on this site. Dealing with
the realities of living with an HIV or AIDS diagnosis - or
loving someone who has been diagnosed - is made easier with
the resources here.
AIDS
org - Education and outreach are the keys to this
site, with FAQ's to fact sheets, advice on getting tested,
news, events and streaming video presentations. The site
map is a good guide to the entire depth of resources stored
here.
AEGIS
HIV & AIDS - Articles, news, multimedia and more
combine to provide a place where you can find answers to the
questions and help in making treatment decisions.
American
Foundation for AIDS Research - The latest information
on clinical trials, drugs and cutting edge research on causes
and ways to deal with AIDS.
AVERT
- UK site with excellent ease of navigation matched only by
the wide range of information on AIDS. This site covers AIDS
in the UK and global issues. Statistics, help lines, links
to sites for AIDS/HIV and related information.
National
AIDS Hotline USA
This line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
In English, en Español
National
AIDS & Sexual Health Line UK
Free phone 0800 567 123 (calls may be charged if made from
mobile phones) 7 Days a week, 24 hours a day.
A 24- hour, free and confidential telephone service with advice
about HIV/AIDS, sexual health, STD's, local services, clinics
and support services. Translation services available for speakers
of UK ethnic minority languages
Also
see-> HIV
AIDS & Club Drugs | HIV
Therapy - What Is HAART?
HIV
AIDS Medicines' Side Effects
This
information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.
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