As Uganda continues to try and stem the spread of mpox — an infectious disease — members of the public have been reminded to keep their guard up.The country has recorded 512 new confirmed mpox cases ...

HIV infections (human immunodeficiency virus infections) include the spectrum of infections caused by the virus HIV that range from asymptomatic seropositivity to acquired immunodeficiency ...

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 ...

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 ...

What Is an HIV Rash? An HIV rash is irritated skin that affects people who have HIV. It can be itchy, red or purple, or painful. Most people who have HIV get a rash at some point. It’s a common ...

The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek. With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine ...

A new drug is hugely effective at protecting people from HIV infection and needs to be injected only twice a year. Gilead Sciences, GSK, ViiV Healthcare 1 to 3 years In June 2024, results from a ...

While students need to read, write and do arithmetic, the “back to basics” approach to promoting educational excellence, formulated hundreds of years ago by the Prussians, will no longer suffice.

Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a type of medication that can help prevent HIV from developing in people who may have experienced exposure to the virus. A person can get PEP after speaking with ...