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Deaths drop sharply in people with HIV
A new study shows that people infected with HIV in wealthier countries are 28% less likely to die early than they were in 1999. Only 29% of HIV-positive adults appear to be dying of AIDS-related causes.
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Study supports earlier treatment for HIV
A study suggests that early treatment for HIV infection strengthens the immune system better than waiting to begin treatment until levels of CD4 cells (a key part of the immune system) begin to drop.
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Kaposi's sarcoma
Kaposi's sarcoma is a type of skin cancer caused by the virus human herpes virus 8. An aggressive form, called AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma, occurs in people with severely weakened immune systems.
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Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by a virus that causes clusters of tiny, firm, flesh-colored or pearly bumps. People with HIV or other immune-suppressing diseases can more easily become infected with this condition than otherwise healthy people.
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Preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections in teens
Without the right knowledge, teens experimenting with sexual activity are at risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection such as HIV, or becoming pregnant. Here are some tips for helping them avoid both of these.
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Genital herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause blisters and skin ulcers in the genital and anal area. Learn about the symptoms of this condition and what treatments are available.
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Candidiasis
Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi, found almost everywhere in the environment. If a person's immune system is weakened by illness (especially AIDS or diabetes), malnutrition, or certain medications, Candida fungi can cause frequent or severe symptoms.
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Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus is a virus related to the herpes virus that usually causes mild or no symptoms in healthy people. But being infected with this virus can be serious and even fatal for people with certain health conditions, including AIDS.
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Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer begins in the outer layer of the cervix, the donut-shaped structure at the top of the vagina. It is usually caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and several conditions, including HIV infection, raise the risk that an HPV infection will lead to cervical cancer.
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Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that infects a large proportion of the world's population, but rarely causes disease. However, certain people, including people with AIDS, are at high risk of severe or life-threatening disease from this parasite.
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Shingles (herpes zoster)
Shingles is a painful skin rash that occurs when your immune system's defenses against a childhood chickenpox infection weaken. It occurs in people over 50 and those with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV.
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