Fact Sheets A-Z

Look here for information on specific HIV drugs, organized by drug class. Learn about drug names, side effects, use in pregnancy, and more.

Learn about the lifecycle of HIV and understand how different HIV drugs work to stop the virus.

Learn more about how HIV interacts with the human body, what counts as HIV exposure, and how HIV testing is the only way to know if you have acquired HIV.

Learn all about HIV testing: why, when, and where to get tested; types of tests – including at-home tests – and getting your results.

Get the basics on HIV transmission: how HIV is and is not spread, common types of transmission, and how to avoid acquiring HIV.

Did you know that taking HIV drugs prevents HIV transmission to your sexual partner(s)? Find out how HIV TasP works and how it can change the course of the HIV pandemic.

Get information on HIV treatment guidelines – what they are, what's new, when to start treatment, what drugs to start with, and more.

HIV treatment guidelines provide a lot of useful health information. Learn more about specific guidelines for people living with HIV who wish to become pregnant, are pregnant, or have given birth.

Get basic information on how vaccines work and answers to many common questions about a vaccine against HIV.

Pain is common in people living with HIV. Understand common types of pain, what to do if you have pain, and ways to manage or treat pain.