Long-term HIV infection is linked to an increased risk of heart disease in men, a new study of Johns Hopkins researchers finds. Study participants who had more advanced HIV and had been taking highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for a long time were more likely to have plaque buildup in their heart arteries and narrowing of the arteries. (more…)
U.S. authorities in the second half of April 2013 announced that further clinical testing of new experimental vaccine against HIV were halted. Previous results had shown that the new experimental vaccines does not protect against HIV . (more…)
Australian scientists say they have found a way to use the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to prevent AIDS. Senior researcher David Harrich has modified a protein in HIV and it altered in a long-lasting, protection against AIDS. The modified protein helps to prevent the virus from replicating or spreading. (more…)
The HIV virus targets two groups of white blood cells. They are th CD4+ lymphocytes and monocytes/macrophages. In health humans, the CD4+ cells and macrophages help recognize and destroy infectious agents that invade cells and cause disease. In an HIV-infected person, the CD4+ lymphocytes are “killed” by the virus. The macrophages act as reservoirs, carrying HIV to a number of vital organs. (more…)
Explanation of the most common AIDS and HIV-related Terms: (more…)
There are some characteristic symptoms of HIV infection: (more…)