HIV/AIDS basics

In this section of the NAPWA website you can find basic information about HIV/AIDS. Also see the Backgrounder column from Positive Living.

Backgrounder: HIV basics

Non-nukes

Non-nucleosides are a powerful option for treating HIV, but cross-resistance can mean you only get one bite of the cherry. This is the final instalment in a three-part series looking at key drug classes.

Backgrounder: HIV basics

It does get in: The basics of HIV transmission

If we take the time to understand how HIV is – and isn’t – transmitted, we are that much better armed to protect our partners. This issue's Backgrounder explains the ins and outs of HIV transmission.

Backgrounder: HIV basics

It’s the virus, stupid

 Does HIV cause AIDS? This Backgrounder explains the relationship between the virus and the disease, and the scientific basis that our knowledge is based upon.
Backgrounder: HIV basics

Vaccines: the udder truth

 The extraordinary, perplexing and at times alarming tale of a country doctor, a milkmaid, a cow named Blossom and a very lucky young boy.