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Aids stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; a viral infection. It's acquired because it is not an infection that is inherited. Immune deficiency refers to the  the body’s immune system has been weakened so that it can't defend itself against passing infections. HIV is a virus that causes AIDS. The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.

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- weight loss
- fever
- dry cough
- watery diarrhea
- loss of appetite
- ulcers/white tongue
- night sweats
- fatigue
- recurrent infections.

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Gay and bisexual men have the largest number of new diagnoses in the United States. Blacks/African Americans and Hispanics/Latinos are not as affected by HIV compared to other ethnic groups.

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use a condom during sexual intercourse

avoid sharing syringes

use gloves when at risk of direct contact with blood

for HIV positive women, consider giving birth by c-section

for HIV positive women who are new mothers, consider feeding your baby with formula instead of breastfeeding

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No cure exists for AIDS, but antiretroviral therapy can help slow the disease.