| HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy) |
HIV treatment using multiple antiretroviral drugs to reduce viral load to undetectable levels and maintain/increase CD4 levels. |
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| HIV Disease |
Any signs, symptoms or other adverse health effects due to the human immunodeficiency virus. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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). |
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