
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年7月22日 · HIV is spread from the body fluids of an infected person, including blood, breast milk, semen and vaginal fluids. It is not spread by kisses, hugs or sharing food. It can also spread from a mother to her baby. HIV can be prevented and treated with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Untreated HIV can progress to AIDS, often after many years.
HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月9日 · 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 body is less able to fight infection and disease. If HIV isn't treated, it can take years before it weakens the immune system enough to become AIDS.
HIV and AIDS - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...
2024年7月27日 · Clinical prevention of HIV and AIDS is the cornerstone of controlling the global HIV pandemic, which has claimed over 40.4 million lives worldwide, including 1.5 million children. Although a cure remains out of reach, HIV is a chronic illness due to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.
About HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025年1月14日 · 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.
Fast Facts: HIV in the United States | HIV | CDC - Centers for …
2024年4月22日 · HIV remains a persistent problem in the United States. In the United States, estimated HIV infections decreased 12% overall from 2018 to 2022. Learn more about HIV trends in the United States. HIV affects some groups more than others.
HIV - Global - World Health Organization (WHO)
2025年3月26日 · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the white blood cells called CD4 cells. HIV destroys these CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, severe bacterial infections and some cancers.
HIV and AIDS: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and More - Healthline
2023年3月16日 · HIV damages the immune system. Without treatment, AIDS can develop. Learn all about HIV and AIDS, including symptoms, treatments, and life expectancy.
HIV and AIDS - NHS
There's currently no cure for HIV, but there are very effective drug treatments that enable most people with the virus to live a long and healthy life. With an early diagnosis and effective treatments, most people with HIV will not develop any AIDS-related illnesses and will …
Symptoms of HIV
2023年7月10日 · 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. Within 2 to 4 weeks after infection with HIV, about two-thirds of people will have a flu-like illness.
HIV/AIDS Symptoms, Stages, and Early Warning Signs - WebMD
2024年7月11日 · HIV infection happens in three stages. Without treatment, it gets worse over time and eventually overpowers your immune system. Your symptoms will depend on your stage. Symptoms of HIV...