aidsmap

aidsmap is hosted by Terrence Higgins Trust, an HIV charity based in the United Kingdom.

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Experts publish recommendations on managing low-level but detectable HIV https://t.co/VzW67lonjQ

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From ‘life span’ to ‘health span’ – new guidelines for ageing with HIV in South Africa https://t.co/Tt7msGPAA1

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HIV is usually monitored and treated at a specialist HIV clinic in a hospital. Most HIV clinics are open access. As well as seeing a specialist HIV doctor, having a GP is also important for your long-term health. https://t.co/aQonrOtfAO

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Can I still have sex when I have HIV? What does 'U=U' mean? How will U=U affect me and my partners? Find out about sex and relationships when you have been recently diagnosed with HIV on aidsmap. https://t.co/9ENbEQVUMN

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Modelling study backs targeted, not universal, lenacapavir PrEP for pregnancy and breastfeeding https://t.co/xy6va6mG0E

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Cabotegravir is a long-acting form of PrEP, taken by injection once every two months. Our page provides detailed information about how to start and stop this type of PrEP, required tests and check-ups, side effects, drug interactions and drug resistance. https://t.co/yvcVYS4TwG

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⏳ Just 4 weeks until #AIDS2026 pre-conferences!

Join leading experts for in-depth discussions on the science, strategies & solutions shaping the future of the #HIV response – from prevention, vaccines & cure research to implementation, funding, global health policy & more.

🌐 https://t.co/UtYM52zq23

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PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV during sex. There are several different forms of PrEP, including pills, injections and a vaginal ring. https://t.co/aG08GBO5FZ

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In the UK, it's unlawful for organisations to share your HIV status without a good reason. Our page gives you information about the law in the UK when it comes to keeping your HIV status private, and when and how it can be shared. https://t.co/j51ungRdr5

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Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell involved in the immune system. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is one of the two most common cancers in people living with HIV in the UK.
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HIV testing in the UK is free, voluntary and confidential. You can be tested at a sexual health clinic, a GP surgery, community testing project or at home using a self-test. 
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🌎 Why does hosting #AIDS2026 in Rio de Janeiro matter?

AIDS 2026 Local Representative & Global Village Programme Committee Co-Chair @eujerohan shares what this opportunity means for Latin America & the Caribbean.

#RethinkRebuildRise #HIV #Brazil #Rio @gestospe

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📢 Are you planning an event related to #AIDS2026?

Apply for Affiliated Independent Event status to amplify your visibility, attract new audiences and connect with the global AIDS 2026 community!

✅ Learn more and submit your event by 24 June: https://t.co/AxG4QaYxm7

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Kaposi sarcoma claims lives of South Africans with HIV, despite the ART rollout https://t.co/7zFHvvLTSG

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All anti-HIV drugs try to prevent HIV infecting new cells, but different types of drugs do this in different ways. Read our illustrated page on how anti-HIV drugs work against HIV. https://t.co/C8TQrixi1O

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An elite controller is a person with HIV who is able to maintain undetectable viral loads for at least 12 months despite not having started HIV treatment. It's not entirely understood why some people are able to do this. Find out more on aidsmap https://t.co/Sbxb9FDe4k

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What are the chances of getting HIV? Our page gives the HIV transmission rates associated with vaginal, anal and oral sex, as well as pregnancy and sharing needles. https://t.co/RB40QjGZx2

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People living with HIV should have regular blood tests to monitor their liver function. Your liver plays a key role in breaking down and processing medicines used to treat HIV and other infections. https://t.co/vKimqFigp3

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Leading HIV & sexual health experts meet at the UK’s top HIV conference but without trusted reporting, vital research doesn’t reach those who need it. aidsmap turns complex science into accessible information. Become a Friend of aidsmap and donate today. https://t.co/S0fgGV5IdC

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Can I get travel insurance with HIV? Do I have to declare HIV for travel insurance? Will other health conditions affect my insurance? We've answered some common questions about travel insurance for people with HIV in the UK. https://t.co/gv9S3ovawG