El VIH (virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana) es el virus que causa el síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida o SIDA. Las personas infectadas con el VIH, que generalmente se transmiten a través de los fluidos corporales de las relaciones sexuales sin protección o de las agujas compartidas para consumir drogas, no siempre tienen SIDA. Los síntomas del VIH pueden permanecer inactivos (inactivos) durante años, aunque muchos experimentan síntomas similares a los de la gripe poco después de infectarse. No existe cura para el VIH, que se diagnostica con un análisis de sangre.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Infectious Diseases
A department providing infectious disease care, including diagnosis and treatment for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and other serious infect…
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HIV Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Infectious Diseases where HIV specialists provide comprehensive care for people living with HIV/AIDS, including testing, treatment, and ongoing m…
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HIV-Endurance (HIVE) Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Infectious Diseases supporting people aged 50 and older who are living with HIV, with evaluation, treatment, and coordinated care for aging-relat…
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Boston STD Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Infectious Diseases providing clinic testing and care for sexually transmitted diseases, offering confidential screening, diagnosis, and treatmen…
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Infectious Disease Consult Service
A service within the Department of Infectious Diseases where an infectious disease doctor provides expert consultation for complex infections, supporting diagnosis, treatment plan…
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Adult Primary Care
A department providing primary care to people over 18 years old, including preventive services, routine exams, chronic disease management, treatment of minor illness, medication m…
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Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT)
A program within Adult Primary Care that provides substance use disorder treatment while also addressing medical needs and providing ongoing support.
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Adolescent Medicine
A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care for teens and young adults.
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Addiction Treatment Programs
A department providing addiction treatment for patients of all backgrounds with substance use disorders, as well as specialized care for related medical conditions and specific ci…
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Project TRUST
A program within Addiction Treatment Programs providing a drop-in center with harm reduction, peer support, and care navigation for people who use drugs, including those not ready…