Possible points for measuring the heart rate are: 1  The ventral aspect of the wrist on the side of the thumb (radial artery). 2  The ulnar artery. 3  The neck (carotid artery). 4  The inside of the elbow, or under the biceps muscle (brachial artery). 5  The groin (femoral artery). 6  Behind the medial malleolus on the feet (posterior tibial artery).
HIV is a member of the genus Lentivirus, part of the family Retroviridae. Lentiviruses have many morphologies and biological properties in common. Many species are infected by lentiviruses, which are characteristically responsible for long-duration illnesses with a long incubation period.
<< Back to Diseases and Conditions. Skin conditions are common in people with HIV/AIDS. Many, including Kaposi sarcoma, thrush, and herpes, are caused by germs that take advantage of a weakened immune system. That's why they are called opportunistic infections.