HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Overview. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIV damages the immune system so that the …
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
WEBJan 13, 2023 · HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases.
About HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBJan 24, 2024 · 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, condoms and never sharing needles. HIV treatment helps people live long, healthy lives and prevents HIV transmission.
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
WEBMar 16, 2023 · What is HIV? HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. Untreated HIV affects and kills CD4 cells, which are a type of immune cell called T cell. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4...
What Is HIV? - WebMD
WEBJul 17, 2023 · HIV is a virus that lives in human blood, sexual fluids, and breast milk. It weakens your immune system, so your body has a hard time fighting off common germs, viruses,...
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Overview. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) occurs at the most advanced stage of infection. HIV targets the body’s white blood cells, weakening the immune system.
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
WEBSep 4, 2024 · HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is …
HIV/AIDS: Differences, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
WEBMay 4, 2023 · Untreated, HIV is a virus that advances to AIDS. HIV is spread through blood, needles, and other ways. Learn how to find out if you’re HIV/AIDS positive.
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) targets cells of the immune system, called CD4 cells, which help the body respond to infection. Within the CD4 cell, HIV replicates and in turn, damages and destroys the cell.
Symptoms of HIV - HIV.gov
WEBJun 15, 2022 · 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 of HIV and some of the symptoms people may experience.
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