The spread of pathogens like the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is often studied in a test tube, i.e. in two-dimensional cell cultures, even though it hardly reflects the much more complex ...

A woman in Texas likely infected her female partner with HIV through sexual contact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. The case offers the strongest evidence to date ...

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 ...

(HealthDay)—More than half of HIV infections in metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), smaller metropolitan areas, and nonmetropolitan areas in the United States and Puerto Rico can be attributed to ...

HIV cannot be spread through casual contact like hugs, handshakes, and sharing items in a household with someone who has HIV. However, despite increased public awareness, there remains a lot of ...

A pioneering new public health campaign is launching to shatter decades of silence and outdated myths by highlighting a ...