A small number of people infected with HIV produce antibodies with an amazing effect: Not only are the antibodies directed against the own virus strain, but also against different sub-types of HIV ...

HIV is so deadly largely because it evolves so rapidly. With a single virus as the origin of an infection, most patients will quickly come to harbor thousands of different versions of HIV, all a ...

While it's disheartening that there's still so much stigma surrounding HIV, the good news is more people than ever are living well with a positive diagnosis. And, the majority of whom can actually ...

April 5, 2012 (SILVER SPRING, Md.) -- Researchers have discovered important clues about the immune responses that may have played a role in protecting some volunteers from HIV in the RV144 Thai trial.

Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form. (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Room's Studio) A non-reactive HIV test result generally means good news – you ...

However, in one of its first important findings, tree-building soon revealed two different types of HIV, now regarded as separate species. The first (particularly infective and virulent) type ...

Ever since the AIDS epidemic erupted nearly 40 years ago, researchers have tried to make a vaccine. The efforts typically end up like this: "Failure Of Latest HIV Vaccine Test: A 'Huge Disappointment.

The 900,000 new HIV infections among women globally in 2015 attest to the urgent need for the dissemination of effective new HIV-prevention products for women. Most women are infected with HIV by ...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections are lifelong, potentially life-threatening infections that weaken an individual’s immune system, rendering them susceptible to severe secondary infections ...

HIV is a lifelong infection that affects many people. People with HIV take many different types of medicines to help control their condition and to prevent the infection from developing into AIDS.