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

  department###  [Infectious Diseases](/departments/infectious-diseases) 

 A department providing infectious disease care, including diagnosis and treatment for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and other serious infect… 

 

 

  department###  [HIV Clinic](/departments/infectious-diseases/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… 

 

 

  department###  [HIV-Endurance (HIVE) Clinic ](/departments/infectious-diseases/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Boston STD Clinic](/departments/infectious-diseases/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Infectious Disease Consult Service](/departments/infectious-diseases/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Adult Primary Care](/departments/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT)](/departments/adult-primary-care/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. 

 

 

  department###  [Adolescent Medicine](/departments/pediatric-primary-care/adolescent-medicine) 

 A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care for teens and young adults. 

 

 

  department###  [Addiction Treatment Programs](/departments/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Project TRUST](/departments/addiction-treatment-programs/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Infectious Diseases (Pediatrics)](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/infectious-diseases-pediatrics) 

 A program within the Department of Pediatrics where specialists diagnose and treat chronic, recurrent, and unusual infections, including Lyme disease, HIV, pneumonia, hepatitis, c… 

 

 

  department###  [Pediatric AIDS Program](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pediatrics-infectious-diseases/pediatric-aids-program) 

 A program within Pediatric Infectious Diseases that provides evaluation, ongoing care, and prevention for children with HIV, as well as support for their families 

 

 

  department###  [Pathways to Adult Care Clinic](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pediatrics-infectious-diseases/pediatric-aids-program/pathways-adult-care-clinic) 

 A clinic in Pediatric Infectious Diseases that helps adolescents and young adults living with HIV prepare to move into adult care