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What is HIV and AIDS?


HIV/AIDS: Differences, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment

HIV is a virus that can lead to AIDS if the infection is left untreated. HIV causes disease by targeting and killing a type of white blood cell called CD4 T- ...

HIV and AIDS - CT.gov

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a disease that causes the body to lose its natural protection against infection.

Living with HIV | Living with AIDS | MedlinePlus

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight infection.

What Are the Symptoms & Signs of HIV / AIDS? - Planned Parenthood

People with HIV may have symptoms in the very beginning of their infection, like swollen glands, fever, headaches, and muscle soreness.

HIV - NYC Health

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). How HIV Spreads. The virus can be found in certain ...

HIV/AIDS and the Workplace | Texas DSHS

HIV is not transmitted through casual day-to-day contact that most people have in the workplace. Understanding HIV is important for both personal and ...

Global HIV & AIDS statistics — Fact sheet - UNAIDS

Latest AIDS data, HIV data. Global HIV statistics. 39.9 million [36.1 million–44.6 million] people globally were living with HIV in 2023.

AIDS/HIV in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Detailed information on HIV and AIDS, including transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

HIV & AIDS - United Nations Population Fund

Sexual health is crucial to stopping new HIV and sexually transmitted infections in adolescent girls, young women and vulnerable populations.

HIV in Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, known as HIV, is a virus that weakens a person's immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease or infection.

HIV and AIDS | Office on Women's Health

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HIV | Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. If it is not treated, it can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( ...

HIV / AIDS - Our World in Data

HIV/AIDS is one of the world's most fatal infectious disease. Almost 1 million people die from HIV/AIDS each year; in some countries, it's the leading cause of ...

HIV infection and AIDS

HIV is a virus which attacks the immune system and causes a lifelong severe illness with a long incubation period. The end-stage of the infection, ...

What are HIV and AIDS? | Be in the KNOW

HIV and AIDS are different but connected. HIV is a virus that can get into our bodies and start to make us sick. AIDS is a set of symptoms and illnesses ...

HIV and AIDS - HealthyWA

Unprotected oral sex may be a risk if there are any cuts or sores in and around the mouth or genital area. HIV cannot be spread through everyday social contact, ...

HIV/AIDS - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has a broad array of programs and services to help meet the needs of individuals and communities affected ...

HIV in Children and Teens - HealthyChildren.org

But untreated HIV infection can develop into AIDS, which eventually leads to severe illnesses and death. Teens and HIV. An estimated 21% of all ...

HIV/AIDS - Harvard Health

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the body's immune defenses by destroying CD4 (T-cell) lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Home

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Bureau provides a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medications, and essential support service for low-income people ...