HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 22, 2024 · 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 …
Fast Facts: HIV in the United States | HIV | CDC - Centers for …
Apr 22, 2024 · 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 …
About HIV | HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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 …
What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
Jul 26, 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.
HIV and AIDS - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...
May 18, 2015 · HIV was first identified in 1983 and has since claimed approximately 40.4 million lives worldwide as of 2022. This number is staggering, and if left unchecked, HIV could …
Who Is at Risk for HIV? - HIV.gov
Feb 7, 2025 · HIV can affect anyone regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, gender, age, or where they live. However, certain groups of people in the United States are more likely to …
HIV - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 22, 2024 · HIV remains one of the world's most significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. As a result of advances in access to …
HIV and AIDS - Basic facts | UNAIDS
HIV is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system (mainly CD4-positive T-cells and macrophages—key components of the cellular immune system) and destroys or impairs their …
6 Misconceptions About HIV/AIDS - (RED)
Mar 4, 2025 · 2. HIV is a death sentence. Thanks to incredible advances in medicine and antiretroviral therapy (ARVs), people living with HIV can have long, healthy lives. Through …
HIV | HIV Symptoms | AIDS | MedlinePlus
Mar 26, 2025 · HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the body’s immune system. There is no cure but it can be treated with medicines. To know if you have HIV, get tested.