Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...

HIV-specific antibodies of 3 immunoglobulin isotypes are readily found in human saliva, providing a potential second reliable method of detecting the virus that may be used as a painless alternative ...

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 ...

In recent years, there has been a significant shift in how young people approach health screenings, particularly for HIV. The emergence of oral non-invasive HIV tests represents more than just a ...

Background: Prevention programs often promote HIV testing as one possible strategy of combating the spread of the disease. Objective: To examine levels of HIV testing practices among a large sample of ...

Background: Text messaging after sexually transmitted infection (STI)/HIV screening may be a cost-effective means of improving patient care, but it may not be appropriate for all patients. This study ...