Jan 14, 2025 · HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. There are many ways to prevent HIV, like using PrEP, PEP, …

Jul 26, 2023 · AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection that occurs when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. In the U.S., most people with HIV do not develop AIDS …

Feb 9, 2024 · How HIV spreads. You can get infected with HIV if infected blood, semen or fluids from a vagina enter your body. This can happen when you: Have sex. You may become …

Jul 22, 2024 · There is no cure for HIV infection. However, with access to effective HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, including for opportunistic infections, HIV infection …

Aug 20, 2021 · Without treatment with HIV medicines, HIV infection advances in stages, getting worse over time. The three stages of HIV infection are (1) acute HIV infection, (2) chronic HIV …

In most cases, HIV is a sexually transmitted infection and occurs by contact with or transfer of blood, pre-ejaculate, semen, and vaginal fluids. [5][6] Non-sexual transmission can occur from …

Jul 10, 2023 · There are several symptoms of HIV. Not everyone will have the same symptoms. It depends on the person and what stage of the disease they are in. Below are the three stages …

Jun 6, 2022 · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV weakens your immune system by destroying your T-cells …

Learn how HIV is transmitted, how to protect yourself and others, and how to live well with HIV. Also learn how HIV impact various US populations. Find information about HIV for consumers, …

Jul 30, 2024 · HIV infection can result in a range of health problems. As people living with HIV age and live longer, non-AIDS defining illnesses are becoming more common. These include heart …