Assoumou is an infectious diseases physician-scientist at Boston Medical Center. Miller is a research data associate within Dr. Assoumou’s I-CARE (Infectious Complications Assessment and Research) lab ...

Adolescents aged 13-24 represent 20% of new HIV diagnoses, highlighting significant testing inequities across demographics. The study found higher HIV testing odds among older students, those with ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to all infections. One of the major concerns ...

At-home STD tests offer convenience and privacy while testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These diseases are also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you're sexually active ...

A test using a single spot of dried blood successfully detected HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in all 60 samples with known amounts of each virus. Data on a groundbreaking test with the potential ...

Common Ambition Bristol operates across the city to reduce new HIV infections, with a focus on improving prevention methods, testing and care for people of African and Caribbean heritage. While these ...

HIV is the acronym for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV can only spread through bodily fluids like breast milk, blood, semen, pre-cum, rectal fluids, and vaginal fluids. The initial symptoms of HIV ...