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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an virus that attacks the CD4 cells (T cells) that helps fight off infections in the immune system.

HIV is followed by AIDS, which is the most sever phase of HIV.

AIDS can damage a persons immune system severely. With their immune system badly damaged opportunistic infections could occur (sever illnesses).

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HIV caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. The virus can can come from infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.

One can also get HIV from having unprotected sex with a person infected with the virus, drug needles shared with an infected person.

Since the virus can't survive outside the body, it can spread just by simple contact such as kissing or sharing drinks with an infected patient.

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Standard treatment:

Antiretroviral therapy/ART: combination of medicines which can slow down the multiplication of the virus.

Treatment of the HIV should be started as soon as possible.

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No sharing of your own personal items

if sexually active, take strict precautions such as talking to your partners before any sexual activity

Needles or syringes should NEVER be shared with anyone infected or not.

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HIV and AIDS can not be cured completely. However, survival rates can vary.

Patients infected with HIV are now expected to live for decades if taking proper treatments.

Patients with AIDS often don't live for more than a couple years, although it is now possible with improvement of medications and treatments.

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Content Source: CDC's HIV BasicsDate last updated: May 15, 2017. “What Are HIV and AIDS?” HIV.gov, 26 Sept. 2017, www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids.

Grompf, Sandra Gonzalez . “HIV Cont. .” Edited by Melissa Conrad Stoppler, Emedicinehealth.com, www.emedicinehealth.com/hivaids/page8_em.htm.

“HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection - Treatment Overview.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/tc/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-treatment-overview#1.