Glossary
Welcome to the Glossary of Commonly Used HIV/AIDS Terms! This feature provides a number of uses. Learn basic definitions, brush up on medical terms or provider lingo, or use the glossary as a reference guide in understanding the many acronyms found in the HIV/AIDS language. Whatever your needs, use the glossary to meet them.
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HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy)

HIV treatment using multiple antiretroviral drugs to reduce viral load to undetectable levels and maintain/increase CD4 levels.

 
HIV Disease

Any signs, symptoms or other adverse health effects due to the human immunodeficiency virus.

 
HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB)

The bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is responsible for administering the Ryan White CARE Act.

 
Hodgkin's Disease

A progressive malignant cancer of the lymphatic system. Symptoms include lymphadenopathy, wasting, weakness, fever, itching, night sweats and anemia. Treatment includes radiation and chemotherapy.

 
HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS)

A program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides funding to support housing for PLWH and their families.

 
HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)

The agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers various primary care programs for the medically underserved, including the Ryan White CARE Act.

 
HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

The Federal agency responsible for administering community development, affordable housing and other programs including Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA).