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About the HIV Treatment Guidelines PDF (51 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet explaining the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for the treatment of HIV infection.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/AboutHIVTreatmentGuidelines_FS_en.pdf

Adherence and Drug Resistance HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Brief description of the importance of treatment adherence in HIV-infected people.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/Understanding/Treatment/Pages/adherence.aspx

Adherence to HIV Antiretroviral Therapy HTML

Source: University of California, San Francisco

Information about HIV treatment adherence, including a discussion of implications, interventions, factors to consider in resource-limited settings, and special issues in children and adolescents.

http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=kb-03-02-09

Adherence to HIV Antiretroviral Therapy: Related Resources HTML

Source: University of California, San Francisco

Links to journal articles, newsletters, guidelines, and other resources about treatment adherence.

http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=kbr-03-02-09

A Guide for Evaluation and Treatment of Hepatitis C in Adults Coinfected with HIV PDF (381 KB)

Source: Health Resources and Services Administration

Guide for clinicians with information about the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of people coinfected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV).

http://hab.hrsa.gov/deliverhivaidscare/files/hepccoinfectguide2011.pdf

A Guide to Primary Care of People with HIV/AIDS HTML

Source: AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Center

Manual with practical information for the care of HIV-infected individuals; topics include medication usage, symptom management, treatment adherence, patient evaluation, mental health, and substance abuse.

http://aidsetc.org/aidsetc?page=et-30-25-01

A Guide to the Primary Care of People with HIV/AIDS, 2006 PDF (2.2 MB)

Source: AIDS Education and Training Centers National Resource Cneter

Manual with Practical information for the care of HIV-infected individuals; topics include medication useage, symptom management, treatment adherence, patient evaluation, mental health, and substance abuse.

http://hab.hrsa.gov/deliverhivaidscare/files/primary2004ed.pdf

AIDS-Related Cancers HTML

Source: National Cancer Institute

Information about AIDS-related cancers, including links to treatment information, clinical trials, statistics, and published research about AIDS-related cancers.

http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/types/AIDS

AIDS Therapies Resource Guide HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Information for researchers about the services the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) provides to assist study investigators who are developing therapies for the treatment of HIV infection, coinfections, and microbicides.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/daids/pdatguide/ctm.htm

Alcohol and HIV/AIDS: Intertwining Stories HTML

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Article about HIV/AIDS and alcohol use, including how alcohol use may affect HIV prevention and treatment.

http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA80/AA80.htm

Antiretroviral Drugs Used in the Treatment of HIV Infection HTML

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Series of tables listing the various Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs used to treat HIV, organized by class, with links to information on each drug.

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/HIVandAIDSActivities/ucm118915.htm

Approved Antiretroviral Drugs for Pediatric Treatment of HIV Infection HTML

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Series of tables listing the various Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs used to treat HIV in pediatric patients, organized by class, with links to information on each drug.

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForPatientAdvocates/HIVandAIDSActivities/ucm118951.htm

ARV Therapy in Adults & Adolescents (Pocket Card - October 2012) PDF (1.2 MB)

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

Printable document for clinicians with information on antiretroviral (ARV) medications and treatment regimens for adults and adolescents infected with HIV.

http://www.fcaetc.org/files/Pocket_Guides/Adult_Web.pdf

ARV Therapy in Adults and Adolescents - August 2011 PDF ()

Source: AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Pocket reference card for clinicians on antiretrovirals (ARVs) used in the treatment of HIV infection in adults and adolescents.

http://www.faetc.org/PDF/Pocket_Guides/Adult-Adolescent_HIV_Drug_Card.pdf

ARV Therapy in Pediatrics - May 2012 PDF ()

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

Pocket reference card for clinicians about antiretroviral (ARV) medications used in the treatment of HIV infection in children.

http://www.faetc.org/PDF/Pocket_Guides/Pediatrics_Letter_web.pdf

Background Brief on the Prevention Benefits of HIV Treatment HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information on the concept and strategy of treatment as prevention (i.e., treating HIV-infected people with antiretroviral therapy [ART] to benefit their health and also to reduce their risk of transmitting HIV to others), including the challenges of this strategy and the future of HIV prevention.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/treatment/resources/factsheets/tap.htm

Correctional Health HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Links to information about HIV/AIDS and inmates, including background information and statistics, guidelines and recommendations, treatment and clinical practice guidelines, and patient educational materials.

http://www.cdc.gov/correctionalhealth/#

Changing an HIV Treatment Regimen PDF (79 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with information on treatment failure and changing HIV treatment regimens.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/ChangingMyHIVTreatmentRegimen_FS_en.pdf

Drug Abuse and HIV HTML

Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Research report that explores the link between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS and discusses treatment options, populations most at risk, and trends in HIV/AIDS and what to do to counter these trends.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/hivaids

Following an HIV Treatment Regimen PDF (78 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with information about following an HIV treatment regimen, including tips for maintaining treatment adherence.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/AdheringtoMyHIVTreatmentRegimen_FS_en.pdf

Guide for HIV/AIDS Clinical Care - January 2011 HTML

Source: Health Resources and Services Administration

Guidelines designed for clinicians for the care of HIV-infected individuals, including information on HIV testing, prevention, treatment, coinfections and complications, medication interactions, neuropsychiatric disorders, and oral health.

http://hab.hrsa.gov/deliverhivaidscare/clinicalguide11/#

Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents HTML

Source: AIDSinfo

Guidelines for health care professionals on preventing and treating opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV-infected adults and adolescents.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/4/adult-and-adolescent-oi-prevention-and-treatment-guidelines/0

Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Adults and Adolescents: Training Slide Sets HTML

Source: AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Slide sets based on the adult HIV treatment guidelines, including an overview of the guidelines, and information on adherence, antiretroviral (ARV) toxicities, management of the treatment-experienced patient, and special issues in the use of ARV medications.

http://www.aids-ed.org/aidsetc?page=etres-display&resource=etres-6

Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents HTML

Source: AIDSinfo

Web-based guidelines for treating HIV-infected adults and adolescents, including utilization of resistance testing, initiation of treatment, preferred first-line regimens, adverse events to antiretroviral (ARV) medications, managing treatment-experienced patients, and considerations for special populations.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/1/adult-and-adolescent-treatment-guidelines/0/#

Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV-1-Infected Adults and Adolescents PDF (1.5 MB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Printer-friendly guidelines for treating HIV-infected adults and adolescents, including utilization of resistance testing, initiation of treatment, preferred first-line regimens, adverse events to antiretroviral (ARV) medications, managing treatment-experienced patients, and considerations for special populations.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/AdultandAdolescentGL.pdf

Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection HTML

Source: AIDSinfo

Web-based guidelines for treating HIV-infected infants, children, and adolescents, including information on clinical monitoring, initiation of treatment, pediatric-specific drugs, and managing complications.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/2/pediatric-treatment-guidelines/0/#

Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection PDF (7.1 MB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Printer-friendly guidelines for treating HIV-infected infants, children, and adolescents, including information on clinical monitoring, initiation of treatment, pediatric-specific drugs, and managing complications.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/PediatricGuidelines.pdf

Guidelines for Use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV Infection: Comprehensive Slide Set HTML

Source: AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Slide set based on the pediatric HIV treatment guidelines, including information about clinical monitoring, initiation of treatment, pediatric-specific drugs, and managing complications.

http://aidsetc.org/aidsetc?page=etres-display&resource=etres-7

Hepatitis C HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information and resources about hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, including information on symptoms, treatment, and current research.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hepatitisc.html

HIV/AIDS HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

An index of the HIV/AIDS fact sheets produced by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), including quick facts on HIV/AIDS, risk factors, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/hivaids/understanding/Pages/Default.aspx

HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Links to information on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including fact sheets, treatment guidelines, and other resources.

http://www.cdc.gov/std/hiv/default.htm

HIV, AIDS, and Women HTML

Source: Office on Women's Health

Information about HIV/AIDS specifically for women, including testing, prevention, research, and treatment.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/#

HIV/AIDS Clinician Toolkit HTML

Source: AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Information on how to order a CD-ROM that contains HIV-related U.S. Federal treatment guidelines and recommendations, training slide sets, and reference materials geared toward clinicians treating people with HIV.

http://aidsetc.org/aidsetc?page=etres-display&resource=etres-194

HIV/AIDS for Veterans and the Public HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Website with links to HIV/AIDS information for veterans and the general public, including information on HIV testing, treatment, and living with HIV/AIDS.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/patient/index.asp

HIV/AIDS: The Basics PDF (80 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with basic information about HIV/AIDS, including transmission methods and treatment options.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/HIVAIDS_theBasics.pdf

HIV and Its Treatment PDF (282 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet series that includes an overview of HIV infection and treatment beneficial for individuals recently diagnosed with HIV infection or who are considering starting HIV treatment. Includes information on testing, medications, treatment adherence, and prevention.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/HIVandItsTreatment_cbrochure_en.pdf

HIV in Correctional Settings HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fact sheet that provides information on the prevalence of HIV and AIDS in individuals incarcerated in the United States; challenges to implementing HIV testing, treatment, and prevention programs in correctional settings; and CDC programs focused on HIV prevention and testing in this setting.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/correctional/

HIV Infection in Adolescents and Young Adults in the United States HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Information about HIV/AIDS in adolesents and young adults in the United States, including information on transmission, treatment, and research.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/Understanding/Population%20Specific%20Information/Pages/hivadolescent.aspx

HIV Vaccines Questions and Answers for HIV Treatment Advocates HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Frequently asked questions about HIV vaccines for HIV treatment advocates in contact with the community.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/Understanding/Prevention/Pages/treatmentQA.aspx

How to Find Reliable HIV/AIDS Treatment Information on the Internet PDF (737 KB)

Source: National Library of Medicine

Information on how to find reliable HIV/AIDS information on the Internet, including a list of links to reliable websites.

http://orise.orau.gov/files/hctt/AIDS_Treatment_Information.pdf

International HIV Care, Treatment, and Prevention Guidelines HTML

Source: University of California, San Francisco

Series of links to several HIV treatment guidelines organized by country.

http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/global?page=cr-00-04#SworldguidelineX

Is My Treatment Regimen Working? PDF (79 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with information on what tests your doctor can order to determine if your HIV treatment regimen is controlling your HIV infection and what to consider if you want to change your treatment regimen.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/IsMyTreatmentRegimenWorking_FS_en.pdf

Kaposi's Sarcoma HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on Kaposi's sarcoma, a type of cancer often found in individuals with HIV/AIDS, including symptoms, treatment, screening and prevention, disease management, clinical trials, and current research.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kaposissarcoma.html

Management and Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in HIV-Infected Adults HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Information for clinicians on managing and treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in HIV-infected people.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/guidelines/hcv-coinfection.asp

Medication Adherence HTML

Source: AIDS.gov

Information about treatment adherence for people infected with HIV, including tips for establishing and maintaining adherence.

http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/just-diagnosed-with-hiv-aids/treatment-options/medication-adherence/

MMWR: Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women in Health-Care Settings HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Recommendations on HIV testing procedures for health care providers working in hospital emergency departments, urgent care clinics, inpatient services, substance abuse treatment clinics, public health clinics, community clinics, correctional health care facilities, and primary care settings.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5514a1.htm

MMWR: Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010 HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Guidelines for the prevention, screening, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5912a1.htm?s_cid=rr5912a1_e

Neurological Complications of AIDS HTML

Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Overview of the neurological complications of AIDS, including information on treatment, prognosis, and current research.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/aids/aids.htm

Palliative Care and HIV HTML

Source: AIDS Education & Training Centers National Resource Center

Information for health care providers about palliative care for HIV-infected people, including common symptoms and treatment options.

http://www.aidsetc.org/aidsetc?page=cg-405_palliative_care

Pneumocystis Infections HTML

Source: MedlinePlus

Links to information on pneumocystis infections, including treatment, prevention and screening, disease management, and clinical trials.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pneumocystisinfections.html

Primary Care of Veterans with HIV HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Manual for health care providers with information on the screening and treatment of comorbid conditions in veterans infected with HIV.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/manual-primary-care/index.asp

Questions and Answers - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV/AIDS HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Links to common questions and answers about a variety of HIV/AIDS topics, including prevention, testing, transmission, and treatment.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/qa/index.htm

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Treatment Locator App HTML

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

App that allows people to search for mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

http://apps.usa.gov/samhsa-treatment-locator.shtml

The New Challenge for TB Research HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Webpage with information about tuberculosis (TB), including information about research, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/tuberculosis/default.htm

The State of Care for Veterans with HIV/AIDS, December 2009 HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Report that describes the distribution of veterans with HIV/AIDS within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Provides basic demographic data; describes pharmacologic treatment, other conditions commonly seen with HIV monitoring, screening, and vaccinations; and provides data that can be used to assess and guide interventions to improve the quality of care VHA delivers to veterans with HIV/AIDS.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/state-of-care/index.asp

Treatment HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Links to updated HIV treatment information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies, including treatment guidelines, information on HIV and H1N1, and treatment hotlines.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/treatment/index.htm

Treatment Adherence PDF (76 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with information about the importance of HIV treatment adherence.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/WhatisTreatmentAdherence_FS_en.pdf

Treatment Decisions HTML

Source: United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Information for patients on when to start taking antiretroviral (ARV) medications, which medications to take, and whether to continue therapy.

http://www.hiv.va.gov/patient/treat/decisions-index.asp

Treatment Guideline Resources HTML

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines and anti-HIV medication reference materials available for download.

http://fcaetc.org/treatment-guidelines.php

Treatment of HIV Infection HTML

Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Fact sheet with information on approved anti-HIV medications and links to additional information.

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/HIVAIDS/Understanding/Treatment/Pages/default.aspx

Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in HIV-Infected Patients ( October 2012) PDF (512 KB)

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

Printable document for clinicians with information about recommended treatment regimens for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in people infected with HIV.

http://fcaetc.org/files/Pocket_Guides/STDPoster_WEB.pdf

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) in HIV/AIDS (Pocket Card - October 2012) PDF (660 KB)

Source: Florida/Caribbean AIDS Education and Training Center

Printable document for clinicians with information on the diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and drug-susceptible tuberculosis (TB) infection in HIV-infected people.

http://fcaetc.org/files/Pocket_Guides/TB_Web.pdf

Tuberculosis: A Guide for Adults and Adolescents with HIV HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information about tuberculosis (TB) for people infected with HIV, including a description of how the disease spreads, common symptoms, and treatment options.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/tb.htm

Using Viral Load Data to Monitor HIV Burden and Treatment Outcomes in the United States HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fact sheet that provides information on calculating community viral load, including common language for viral load measurements and information on estimating measures of viral load.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/resources/factsheets/viral_load.htm

U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) HTML

Source: U.S. Military HIV Research Program (MHRP)

Organization that works to protect U.S. troops from HIV infection and reduce the global impact of the disease, with a focus on developing a globally effective HIV-1 vaccine and providing prevention, care, and treatment through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

http://www.hivresearch.org/home.php

When to Start Anti-HIV Medications PDF (76 KB)

Source: AIDSinfo

Fact sheet with information concerning when HIV-infected people should start treatment with antiretroviral (ARV) medications.

http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/StartingAnti-HIVMeds_FS_en.pdf

You Can Prevent PCP in Children HTML

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Information about Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in children, including prevention strategies and treatment options.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/resources/brochures/pcpkidz.htm