HIV Infection
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Because of its chronic nature, it helps to know when to seek care: HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus) affects the immune system, progressively weakening the body's defenses if it is not treated.
Ways it is transmitted: It is transmitted mainly through unprotected sex, through contact with infected blood, and from mother to baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
Common symptoms: In the early stages it may go unnoticed or cause symptoms similar to the flu; over time, greater susceptibility to infections may appear.
Which specialist treats it? An infectious disease specialist and an internist handle the follow-up, and a general practitioner can guide the first tests. Getting tested whenever there is any doubt and discussing it with one of these professionals is the best way to take care of your health.
Data on 521 doctors who treat hiv infection
Which specialist treats hiv infection?
HIV infection should be managed by an infectious disease specialist. A general practitioner or an internal medicine physician can guide you initially. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hiv infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Frequently asked questions
What is hiv infection?
Because of its chronic nature, it helps to know when to seek care: HIV infection (human immunodeficiency virus) affects the immune system, progressively weakening the body's defenses if it is not treated.
Which doctor treats hiv infection?
HIV infection should be managed by an infectious disease specialist. A general practitioner or an internal medicine physician can guide you initially. Find these specialists.