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Consumer Health: Treating and living with HIV and AIDS
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Treating and living with HIV and AIDS
World AIDS Day is Sunday, Dec. 1, which makes this a good time to learn more about treating this chronic, potentially life-threatening condition. People with HIV and AIDS are living longer and better thanks to improved treatments, and knowing your status is an important first step. There's no cure for AIDS, but there are medications that can dramatically slow the progression of the disease and control the virus. Learn more about the treatment options your health care provider may recommend for you.
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