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Today, an estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the United States. Thanks to better treatments, people with HIV are now living longer—and with a better quality of life—than ever before. If you are living with HIV, it’s important to make choices that keep you healthy and protect others.
Newly Diagnosed with HIV
If you’ve been diagnosed with HIV, it means that you were exposed to the virus and a test has shown that you are now living with HIV in your body. Learn more about HIV diagnosis.
Understanding Care
Finding a health care team that is knowledgeable about HIV care is an important step in managing your care and treatment. Learn more about health care provider involvement.
HIV Treatment
HIV treatment involves taking medicines that slow the progression of the virus in your body. Learn more about treatment.
AIDS and Opportunistic Infections
Opportunistic infections (OIs) are infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in people with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV. Learn more about OIs and AIDS.
Dealing with Stigma and Discrimination
You are entitled to the same rights as any other patient in the medical system. Learn more about your rights, HIV stigma and HIV discrimination.
Mental Health
Good mental health will help you live your life to the fullest and is essential to successfully treating HIV. Learn more about managing your mental health and seeking treatment.
Healthy Living with HIV
Being aware of your overall health beyond HIV can help you manage your HIV and improve your well-being. Learn more about the many things you can do to stay healthy.
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- Page last reviewed: July 23, 2018
- Page last updated: July 23, 2018
- Content source: Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention