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About HIV | HIV | CDC
Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But proper medical care can control the virus. People with HIV who get on and stay on effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and ...
HIV - Wikipedia
HIV is a member of the genus Lentivirus, [15] part of the family Retroviridae. [16] Lentiviruses have many morphologies and biological properties in common. Many species are infected by lentiviruses, which are characteristically responsible for long-duration illnesses with a long incubation period. [17] Lentiviruses are transmitted as single-stranded, positive- sense, enveloped RNA viruses ...
HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
HIV is spread through contact with genitals, such as during sex without a condom. This type of infection is called a sexually transmitted infection, also called an STI. HIV also is spread through contact with blood, such as when people share needles or syringes. It is also possible for a person with untreated HIV to spread the virus to a child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding ...
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on HIV and AIDS with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling, prevention, treatment and WHO response.
HIV and AIDS: The Basics | NIH - HIVinfo
Get basic information about HIV, including how it affects the body, how to know if you have HIV, and how to prevent or treat HIV.
Health: HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis: HIV Services - IN.gov
HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis HIV Services HIV Services The HIV Services Program (HSP) provides eligible people living with HIV (PLWH) in Indiana access to antiretroviral medications and other important core medical and support services. HSP was expanded in 2018. Traditionally designed to give an individual full access to comprehensive health insurance at no cost, the program now offers a range of ...
Positive Link HIV Services - IU Health
Positive Link provides comprehensive prevention and holistic social services for those impacted by HIV in Indiana.
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More
HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, life expectancy, and more.
HIV/AIDS: Facts, Statistics, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Discover how HIV spreads, how to prevent the virus progressing to AIDS, and where to get treatment.
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
HIV is a virus that can make it harder for your body to fight other infections and diseases.If HIV is left untreated, it can lead to AIDS, a late stage of…
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