El VIH (virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana) es el virus que causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida o SIDA. Las personas infectadas con el VIH, que generalmente se transmiten a través de los fluidos corporales de las relaciones sexuales sin protección o de las agujas compartidas para consumir drogas, no siempre tienen SIDA. Los síntomas del VIH pueden permanecer inactivos (inactivos) durante años, aunque muchos experimentan síntomas similares a los de la gripe poco después de infectarse. No existe cura para el VIH, que se diagnostica con un análisis de sangre.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Infectious Diseases
The CID offers comprehensive services for adults in all areas of infectious diseases, with particular expertise in antibiotic management, HIV/AIDS, STDs, and travel/tropical medic…
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HIV Clinic
BMC’s HIV Clinic provides ongoing primary care to people with HIV in a model that offers seamless transitions between diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.
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HIV-Endurance (HIVE) Clinic
The HIV-Endurance (HIVE) Clinic supports people living with HIV aged 50 and older and their care providers in identifying, addressing, and managing aging-related care needs.
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Boston STD Clinic
The clinic offers screening for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C; treatment for those testing positive or symptomatic and their contacts; and PrEP/nPEP for HIV.