Baby "Cured" of HIV Infection

How sure are we, and what does this mean for the future? Several weeks ago many heard the report in the lay press of a baby born in Missis...

Cytomegalovirus Symptoms, Treatment & CMV Transmission

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection facts:   CMV is a common virus in the same family as herpesvirus, and it can infect anyone. CMV is spr...

HIV Test Types & Accuracy of Results of HIV Testing Kits

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) testing facts: HIV testing is done to diagnose those who are newly infected, to identify previously un...

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) facts: AIDS stands for "acquired immunodeficiency syndrome." AIDS is an advanced sta...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) facts: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus called a retrovirus, which can infect...