MAIN Health Diseases 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.