Having HIV can increase the likelihood of infections and other health conditions that can cause urinary symptoms. Learn the causes and more.

Feb. 18, 2025 — Viruses, like those that cause COVID-19 or HIV, are formidable opponents once they invade our bodies. Antiviral treatments strive to block a virus or halt its replication.

Many treatments can help people with HIV live longer, more fulfilling lives. The main treatment for HIV is antiretroviral medication. Every year, researchers are investigating new therapies in the ...

Physicians and their patients report that engagement in an HIV-based community rivals drug effectiveness in the ongoing efforts to curtail an epidemic. Confronting the HIV Epidemic: There's an App ...

If left untreated, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) almost always will progress to AIDS, even after many years. The immune defenses become compromised and the body is less able to defend itself ...

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis can cause a scarlet fever-like syndrome with rash, fever, and strawberry tongue. This infection is commonly mistaken for appendicitis. It can be particularly serious in ...

Using smokeless tobacco can lead to: A higher risk of pancreatic cancer White patches or red sores in your mouth called “leukoplakia” that can turn into mouth cancer Dental problems, tooth loss and ...

Radiotherapy or chemoradiation to the head or neck can affect your salivary glands. This means you may not make as much spit (saliva) as before and so your mouth may become dry. Your salivary glands ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).