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How HIV Affects Your Immune System, Brain, Gut, and Skin

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the systemic effects of HIV, highlighting how the virus silently impacts multiple organ systems before obvious symptoms appear. It explains that HIV initially targets the immune system by depleting CD4+ T cells, leading to chronic inflammation and gradual immune suppression. The article also details how HIV infiltrates the gut, causing mucosal damage, microbial translocation, and gastrointestinal symptoms, which further stress the immune system.

Rising HIV Infections: The Urgent Threat to Ending the Epidemic

This article examines the ongoing challenge of rising HIV infections in the United States and its implications for ending the epidemic. Despite over 40 years of scientific and medical advancements—including widespread access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), single-pill regimens, long-acting injectables, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)—new HIV infections remain disproportionately high among Black and Latine communities.

Hepatitis B: Lo Que Debe Saber

Esta página web ofrece una descripción general de la hepatitis B, incluyendo sus causas, síntomas, diagnóstico y opciones de tratamiento. Se enfatiza la importancia de la vacunación para prevenir la propagación de la hepatitis B y reducir el riesgo de cáncer de hígado y otras complicaciones graves de salud.

Five Stages of Integrated Planning (IHAP)

This video reviews the five stages of integrated planning and emphasizes the invaluable role that community and partner engagement plays in integrated planning and thus ensuring a responsive, reflective, and comprehensive Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan.