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Acquired haemophilia and HIV
Acquired haemophilia (AHA) can develop in individuals with no previous history of a bleeding disorder. In 50% of cases, no…
Invasion of the deadly fungus
The first description of disease due to Aspergillus was in the air sacs and lungs of a jackdaw in 1815,…
New strain of HIV found
For the first time in almost two decades, a team of scientists has detected a new strain of HIV. HIV has several…
How to manage an HIV-positive patient
In SA, many citizens are affected by HIV/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and access to treatment, fairness in the workplace and the…
The fight against HIV
The Southern African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHCS) recently published their new antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines for adults with HIV/AIDS.
A first for southern Africa: HSRC MSM study
HIV risk and transmission among male-male partnerships continues to be inadequately studied in many countries and under-represented in national HIV…
OST reduces risk of HIV infection
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), injecting illicit drugs is a major risk factor for the acquisition and transmission…
Burden of HIV-associated Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcus is the most common cause of meningitis in adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Estimates of national, regional,…
