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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of the disease. HIV targets the body’s white blood cells, weakening the immune system. This makes it easier to get sick with diseases like tuberculosis, infections and some cancers. HIV is sp...
The symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. The disease spreads more easily in the first few months after a person is infected, but many are unaware of their status until the later stages. In the first few weeks after being infected people may not experience symptoms. Others may have an influenza-like illness including: 1. fever 2...
HIV can be transmitted via the exchange of a variety of body fluids from people living with HIV, such as blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal secretions. HIV can also be transmitted during pregnancy and delivery to the child. People cannot become infected through ordinary day-to-day contact such as kissing, hugging, shaking hands, or sharing perso...
Behaviours and conditions that put people at greater risk of contracting HIV include: 1. having condomless anal or vaginal sex; 2. having another sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and bacterial vaginosis; 3. engaging in harmful use of alcohol and drugs in the context of sexual behaviour; 4. sharing...
HIV can be diagnosedthrough rapid diagnostic tests that provide same-day results. This greatly facilitates early diagnosis and linkage with treatment and prevention. People can also use HIV self-tests to test themselves. However, no single test can provide a full HIV positive diagnosis; confirmatory testing is required, conducted by a qualified and...
HIV is a preventable disease. Reduce the risk of HIV infection by: 1. using a male or female condom during sex 2. being tested for HIV and sexually transmitted infections 3. having a voluntary medical male circumcision 4. using harm reduction services for people who inject and use drugs. Doctors may suggest medicines and medical devices to help pre...
There is no cure for HIV infection. It is treated with antiretroviral drugs, which stop the virus from replicating in the body. Current antiretroviral therapy (ART) does not cure HIV infection but allows a person’s immune system to get stronger. This helps them to fight other infections. Currently, ART must be taken every day for the rest of a pers...
Global health sector strategies on, respectively, HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections for the period 2022–2030 (GHSSs)guide the health sector in implementing strategically focused responses to achieve the goals of ending AIDS, viral hepatitis B and C and sexually transmitted infections by 2030. The GHSS recommend shared and di...
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Since its inception in 1995, TheBody has delivered vital HIV-related information, news, support, and personal perspectives. It exists to educate the public and serve the HIV community by...
Since TheBody was founded in 1995, we've been answering HIV-related questions submitted anonymously online — over 130,000 questions in the past 24 years, as a matter of fact.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV destroys these CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, severe bacterial infections and some cancers.
7 août 2018 · Learn how it’s transmitted and which flu-like symptoms it can cause. Discover the factors that determine whether it progresses to AIDS. Also get the facts on HIV treatment and prevention.
