When not to use "HIV/AIDS"?

The terms “HIV and AIDS” and “HIV/AIDS” should not be used not simply because of semantics, but n the first instance it implies that there are two completely distinct epidemics.

Below is a short list of preferred terminology as issued by UNAIDS.

Language does matter!!!

Old Use	Preferred Terminology
HIV and AIDS	AIDS unless specifically referring to HIV
HIV/AIDS epidemic	AIDS epidemic
HIV/AIDS prevalence	HIV prevalence
HIV/AIDS prevention	HIV prevention
HIV/AIDS testing	HIV testing
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA)	People living with HIV (PLHIV)

Download the 2007 UNAIDS Terminology Guidelines here.