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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV for short) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is a serious, life-threatening illness that has a variety of symptoms. HIV infection can be treated with medications to make patients feel better and to prolong life. However, there is no cure for HIV infection or AIDS. Approximately 33 million people are infected with HIV worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1 million to 1.18 million persons are living with HIV/AIDS in the United States.
What is HIV/AIDS?
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV for short) is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is a serious, life-threatening illness that has a va...
How is HIV/AIDS transmitted?
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You cannot get HIV infection from drinking from a water fountain, contact with a toilet seat, or touching an infected person. You can get HIV infection from...
What are the symptoms of HIV?
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Individuals with HIV infection may not feel sick at first. However, HIV infection is often accompanied by a variety of symptoms, which can vary depending on how long a per...
What tests are available to diagnose HIV?
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Traditional testing for HIV consists of an initial enzyme immunoassay followed by confirmatory Western blot or immunofluorescent assay. The enzyme immunoassay has very hi...
What are the treatments for HIV?
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Drugs (antiretroviral agents) have greatly improved outcomes for HIV-1–infected patients. These drugs can suppress viral levels below limits of detection ...
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