If you're worried about HIV infection, you may wonder whether it's safe to have oral sex. While it's not risk-free, the chances of spreading the virus that causes AIDS are very low if you take the ...

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) doesn’t just weaken the immune system; it can also show some of its earliest signs in the mouth. The tongue, gums, lips, and inner cheeks are especially vulnerable ...

People living with HIV face unique oral health challenges that require special attention and care. The virus’s impact on the immune system creates conditions that make the mouth more vulnerable to ...

In the realm of public health, few viruses have commanded as much attention and concern as HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus. Since its discovery in the 1980s, HIV has posed significant challenges ...

The early signs of HIV infection tend to be nonspecific. Within days or weeks of exposure to the virus, a person may notice flu-like symptoms, a rash, and fatigue. Less commonly, mouth ulcers, nausea, ...

You may not have any early signs of HIV. But if you do get symptoms right away (called acute HIV infection), they probably won’t be gender-specific. Tell your doctor if you think you’ve been exposed ...

Doctors have long suspected that people with herpes are more likely to catch HIV. So they thought that by treating herpes, they could also cut a person's HIV risk. But a new study that tested this ...

The chances of transmitting HIV through oral sex are very low, but it can happen. Preventive measures, such as condoms, can further reduce the risk. HIV transmits through some bodily fluids. The virus ...