HIV Specialist :
A qualified medical professional who has completed his bachelor's degree in medicine, followed by a master's degree in medicine, and then pursued a fellowship or a diploma in infectious disease or HIV management is called an HIV specialist. HIV specialist focuses on treating the patient with HIV. Not only treat but also provide psychological support, and they keep a continuous track of the progression of the disease. They also manage the infections an HIV patient might suffer as their immune system might be weakened. They also provide continuous education to the patient with regard to the prevention of transmission of the disease and HIV specialist refer their patients to the concerned specialist if required. Treatment options, which an HIV specialist might suggest, include antiretroviral therapy, which helps the immune system to get weakened and prevent it from getting infected. HIV specialists may be associated with large hospitals or even practice at their own clinics. HIV specialists can also manage other infections like hepatitis apart from HIV.