NAM Publications (known as aidsmap) is a charity based in the United Kingdom. We work to change lives by sharing information about HIV & AIDS. We believe independent, clear and …

When an HIV-positive person is on effective treatment, a routine test known as a viral load test will often show that the virus is undetectable. You may wonder, if the virus is undetectable in my …

Generic versions of some drugs are available so appearances may vary. This drug chart is produced by aidsmap, which is the working name of NAM Publications. aidsmap provides …

Key points HIV transmission is possible during pregnancy, labour, delivery and breastfeeding. Effective HIV treatment and other preventative measures have reduced vertical transmission …

Most descriptions of the stages of HIV infection describe the natural history of HIV, in other words how, over time, the disease progresses in people who are not taking HIV treatment. They …

Easy-to-read and illustrated information on life expectancy for people living with HIV. If you are diagnosed in good time, have access to care and treatment, and are taking your medicines, …

PEP stands for ‘post-exposure prophylaxis’ and is sometimes called PEPSE (post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure). PEP is a short course of medicine taken for 28 days …

The risk of female-to-female sexual transmission is extremely rare, with only a handful of reported cases. Transmission is possible through sharing of sex toys and exposure to blood during sex.

Acute HIV infection is the immediate period after HIV infection and refers to the first month after you have been infected, while the term primary HIV infection is the six-month period after …

The CD4/CD8 ratio is a reflection of immune system health. CD4 cells (also known as CD4 lymphocytes or T-helper cells) help co-ordinate the immune response by stimulating other …