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AIDS-defining illnesses

Web ResultCertain serious and life-threatening diseases that occur in HIV-positive people are called "AIDS-defining" illnesses. When a person gets one of these illnesses, he or …

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Getting an HIV Diagnosis--Your Next Steps: Entire Lesson

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Nutrition and Exercise

Web ResultNutrition and Exercise. Nutrition is important for everyone because food gives our bodies the nutrients needed to stay healthy, grow, and work …

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Coping with HIV: Mental Health

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About the VA National HIV Websiteiv

Web ResultThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is the largest single provider of medical care to people with HIV in the United States. VA's efforts in this area …

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Your HIV Diagnosis

Web ResultTo help you understand your diagnosis, here is a list of questions to ask your provider. You can print this page and take it with you to your …

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Web ResultIn 2019, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an ambitious plan to end new HIV infections in the U.S. by 2030. HHS plans to target …

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National HIV Awareness Campaigns

Web ResultHIV awareness days are perfect times for talking about prevention, testing and treatment. Please read and share the resources below. Together, we …

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Sex and Sexuality for People with HIV

Web ResultThe most sensitive areas where these fluids are risky are in the vagina or anus and rectum (ass). The protective tissue there is thin, and is easily …

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Common types of illnesses associated with HIV

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Preventing Opportunistic Infections

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VA Policies and Reports on HIV

Web ResultDirectives. National HIV Program. Veterans Health Administration, Directive 1304; August 15, 2019. Providing Health Care for Transgender and Intersex Veterans. …

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HIV Online Courses

Web ResultHIV Online Courses. This site provides interactive, case-based modules related to the clinical care of HIV, as well as HIV prevention. Developed …

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Gay and Bisexual Men and Men Who Have Sex with Men

Web ResultCommunity Provider Toolkit: Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Veterans Educational tools developed by Department of Veterans Affairs for community-based health care …

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FAQ: Can you get HIV through oral sex

Web ResultBut, in general, becoming infected with HIV by receiving oral sex is probably a very rare occurrence. The risk of getting HIV through giving oral sex …

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