Medical Aids Information

About HIV/AIDS | HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with …

HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - National Institutes of …

https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-aids-basics

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 …

HIV Basics | HIV/AIDS | CDC - Centers for …

https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a person’s immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. There is currently no …

What Are HIV and AIDS? | HIV.gov

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids

What Is AIDS? AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. In the U.S., most …

HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524

HIV/AIDS - World Health Organization

https://www.who.int/health-topics/hiv-aids/

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV …

HIV and Infections | Opportunistic Infection | AIDS and

https://medlineplus.gov/hivandinfections.html

OIs are serious infections that take advantage of your weak immune system. These infections are less common and less severe in healthy people. People who have …

First Aid Instructions for 10 Medical Emergencies

https://www.verywellhealth.com/basic-first-aid-procedures-1298578

First aid is the immediate care a sick or injured person gets. In some cases, it may be the only care a person needs. In others, first aid is a way to prevent a person's …

Healthcare and Medical Assistance - Benefits.gov

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Medical marijuana - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/medical-marijuana/art-20137855

Medical marijuana is a term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant that are used to ease symptoms caused by certain medical conditions. Medical marijuana is …