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Nearly 40 years into the HIV epidemic there is a wealth of information available, but it is difficult to determine what is factual and reliable. Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a friend or relative of someone living with HIV, this book can help. Offering both doctor and patient perspectives, 100 Questions & Answers About HIV and AIDS, Fifth Edition provides authoritative and practical answers to eh questions most commonly asked by people with HIV and their loved ones. What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? How can HIV be prevented? What are the most effective treatments? How do I find the right medical care? Along with eh answers to these and other questions, this book provides information on diagnosis, treatment, living with HIV, and more. Updated to provide the latest information, 100 Questions & Answers About HIV and AIDS, Fifth Edition is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional uncertainty of having HIV.