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What is HIV / AIDS and how does it affect your body?


How does HIV/AIDS affect you? | Western Cape Government

People taking antiretrovirals may find that their appetite improves, they pick up weight and problems they had, such as diarrhoea or skin rashes, clear up. If ...

HIV | Conditions | UCSF Health

The HIV virus actively multiplies, infects and kills cells of the immune system called CD4+T cells, which are the immune system's key infection fighters.

Symptoms: HIV and AIDS. - NHS

Most people infected with HIV experience a short, flu-like illness that occurs 2-6 weeks after infection. After this, HIV may not cause any symptoms for ...

How HIV Impacts The Body - YouTube

HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, which are crucial for fighting infections.

11 Symptoms and Signs of HIV to Know - Verywell Health

Early acute HIV infection (AHI) can cause symptoms similar to the flu, including fever and chills. These symptoms may appear two to six weeks ...

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) - Cedars-Sinai

A person who has been infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is diagnosed as having AIDS after developing one of the illnesses that the Centers ...

Living with HIV - CDC

HIV treatment (antiretroviral therapy or ART) involves taking medicine to reduce the amount of HIV in your body. When taken as prescribed, HIV ...

What is HIV/AIDS? | doh - DC Health

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS.

What Is HIV? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the body's immune system — specifically, white blood cells called CD4-positive (CD4+) T-helper ...

HIV and AIDS | nidirect

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It infects particular cells called CD4 cells that are found in the blood. CD4 cells protect the body against ...

HIV & AIDS | Temple Health

HIV damages T cells, which help the immune system fight infections, to the point that the body is unable to fight off disease. AIDS is considered the final ...

HIV AIDS - Health Encyclopedia

AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV destroys or hurts immune system cells. It weakens the body's ability to fight infections and ...

Nervous System Effects of HIV | University Hospitals

HIV and AIDS both cause a number of neurological problems, also known as complications, in your nervous system.

HIV/AIDS: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments | MedPark Hospital

When HIV enters the body, it invades and destroys T-cells of the immune system, weakening the immune system to protect from external pathogens ...

HIV AIDS - Health Library

AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which kills or impairs cells of the immune system and progressively destroys the body's ability to fight ...

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection - MyHealth Alberta

Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an ...

HIV and AIDS (for Teens) | Nemours KidsHealth

Serious infections and health problems happen. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of HIV? Symptoms depend on what stage of HIV infection someone has. Acute HIV ...

HIV and women's health

HIV affects women's health in unique ways. You may get more infections or changes in your menstrual cycle. You may also get menopause symptoms earlier than ...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) - WV OEPS Website

Some of these people will develop AIDS as a result of their HIV infection. ... What is AIDS? AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Acquired: The ...

HIV/AIDS and the Workplace | Texas DSHS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of an infection caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV attacks the body's immune ...