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FAQ113
What is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
How do you get HIV?
HIV enters the bloodstream ...
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December 2012
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SP113
El VIH y el SIDA
El VIH causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia
adquirida (SIDA). El VIH entra en la sangre por medio
de líquidos corporales, como de sangre o de semen.
Una vez que se enc...
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December 2012
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Number 536
(Replaces Committee Opinion No. 414, August 2008)
ABSTRACT: In the United States, most new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occur among women of color (primarily African American and...
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September 2012
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SP009
Las enfermedades de transmision sexual (STD) son infecciones que se contraen por medio del contacto sexual. Excepto por los resfriados y la gripe, las enfermedades de transmision sexual son las enfer...
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September 2011
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FAQ082
How does human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection occur?
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) enters the bloodstream through certain body fluids—in most cases, blood or semen. Once in the blood, th...
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August 2011
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(Reaffirmed July 2011)
The problem of perinatal transmission of HIV infection was first appreciated in 1982. In 1991, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended a policy of routine counseling and offering testing (with sp...
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July 2011
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FAQ009
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread by sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases can cause severe damage to your bod...
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May 2011
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Number 423
(Reaffirmed 2012)
ABSTRACT: Applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday patient interactions has been proved effective in eliciting "behavior change" that contributes to positive health outcomes a...
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January 2009
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Number 418
(Reaffirmed 2011, Replaces No. 304, November 2004)
ABSTRACT: Early identification and treatment of all pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the best way to prevent neonatal disease and improve the woman's health. Human immunodefi...
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September 2008
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SP082
El virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA). Muchas per
sonas piensan que el SIDA es una enfermedad que afecta única-mente a hombres homosexual...
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August 2008
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Number 389
ABSTRACT: Because human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection often is detected through prenatal and sexually transmitted disease testing, an obstetrician–gynecologist may be the first health profes...
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December 2007
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Number 234
(Reaffirmed 2010, Replaces No. 219, August 1999)
Prevention of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from mother to fetus or newborn (vertical transmission) is a major goal in the care of pregnant women infected with HIV. An import...
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May 2000
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