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To learn more about HIV drug resistance testing, contact one of the national HIV/AIDS referral organizations listed below. These organizations can either provide information directly or refer you to a local HIV/AIDS service organization that specializes in healthcare counseling. Moreover, several of the listed organizations produce free or low-cost treatment-related publications for people with HIV/AIDS.

CDC National AIDS Hotline
English: 1-800-342-AIDS
Español: 1-800-342-SIDA
Provides information and referrals on all aspects of HIV/AIDS treatment and services. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Service (ATIS)
www.hivatis.org
1-800-HIV-0440
Provides general information regarding FDA-approved treatments for HIV and AIDS.

AIDS Treatment Data Network (ATDN)
www.aidsinfonyc.org/network/

1-800-734-7104
Provides HIV treatment and research information to HIV-positive individuals with lower English and Spanish literacy levels, in addition to those with little or no scientific background or expertise.

Project Inform
www.projectinform.org
1-800-822-7422
Provides information on HIV/AIDS treatments and can refer callers to local HIV/AIDS service organizations that specialize in treatment information dissemination.

AIDS Education Global Information System (AEGIS)
www.aegis.com

AIDSmeds.com
www.aidsmeds.com

The Body: An AIDS and HIV Information Resource
www.thebody.com

Critical Path AIDS Project
www.critpath.org
1-215-545-2212

Gay Men's Health Crisis
www.gmhc.org
1-800-HIV-0440

HIV InSite
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu

National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project (NATAP)
www.natap.org
1-888-26-NATAP

Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)
www.tpan.org
1-773-404-8726


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