HIV and AIDS

Treatment

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There are drugs available that can help to slow down the HIV virus.

Be Extra Careful...

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Certain activities and lifestyle choices can put you more at risk of contracting HIV...

Prevention

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If you are having sex, there are ways to make it much safer and protect yourself from the risk of HIV...

Getting Tested

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Getting tested is the only way to find out your HIV status. Knowing your status should be empowering...

Living with HIV

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Living with HIV can be tough, but there are ways to look after yourself, ensuring you stay healthy...

Is there a cure?

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There are drugs that help slow down the HIV virus, but there is currently no cure for HIV or AIDS. Scientists continue to search for one...

Transmission

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HIV doesn't discrimate, and ANYONE can get it. There are also various ways to contract the virus. Read about them here...

HIV to AIDS

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Most people who are HIV positive will develop AIDS. The progression from HIV to AIDS is affected by various things including lifestyle and medication...

What is AIDS?

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AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and is caused by HIV. You cannot 'catch' AIDS unless you are HIV positive...

HIV

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HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The virus attacks the healthy cells in your body that keep the immune system healthy...

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