A person of any age, sex, race, ethnic group, religion, economic background, or sexual orientation can get HIV. Those who are most at risk are; People who have “unprotected sex” with someone who has HIV. Unprotected sex means vaginal, anal, or oral sex without using a condom. people who share needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs, steroids, or even vitamins or medicine … [Read more...]
What are the symptoms of HIV infection?
February 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
Shortly after being infected with HIV, some people – but not all people – have flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, feeling tired) that last a few days and then go away. This is sometimes called seroconversion illness or acute HIV infection. Most people with HIV have no symptoms for many years. However, even without symptoms, people who are newly infected have large amounts of HIV … [Read more...]
Medical care is important for people with HIV
February 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
People with HIV should seek early medical care so they can: Find out about medicines that fight HIV; and Receive care for HIV-related conditions. Treatments that fight HIV help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. Often, it is best to start treatment before symptoms appear. A doctor can do blood tests to find out how much HIV is in a person’s body and how much damage the … [Read more...]