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Common symptoms of HIV infection inclue: Fever, swollen lymph glands, muscle aches, mouth ulcers, and rashes.

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These are a few ways HIV/AIDS may be transmitted. It is very important if you have been exposed to seek immediate healthcare.

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The pathogen responsible for AIDS is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Once a person is infected with HIV, the immune system breaks down as CD4 receptors become destroyed or impaired. The immune system’s breakdown leads to the symptoms and infections that characterize AIDS.

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This is the breakdown of the CD4 and T cell. It illustrates exactly how the HIV pathogen destroys the cell.

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There is no cure for HIV. There are medications such as antiretroviral drugs that are commonly used as a treatment for HIV.

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The long term effect of living with HIV is having it develop into AIDS and having a compromised immune system. AIDS is often fatal and leaves its victim extremely sick.

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Just like with any other STI, prevention is key.
Have safe sex and avoid sharing bodily fluids.
Get tested regularly!

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In pregnancy HIV can circulate through the body and cause damage to a fetus.

Newborns may be infected with HIV through the mother.

Infants born with HIV will have lower mental and motor skills than those born without HIV.

As a result of HIV, AIDS may develop and weaken the babies immune system.

25-30% of HIV infected babies will not reach their first birthday.

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As the disease progresses to Stage 4 or AIDS, a persons immune system will have severe damage and major oppurtunistic infections and cancers may occur.
Kaposi's Sarcoma is a common type of cancer that AIDS patients may develop.