[Medical Care of people living with HIV in the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social].

Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is apublic health problem worldwide, however, the incidence has remained relatively stable. In Mexico, around 10,000 new cases are reported each year. The Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) has been a pioneer in the care of people living with HIV (PLWHA), gradually incorporating the different antiretroviral drugs (ARV).