Things to Know About HIV and AIDS

HIV does not mean AIDS - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the body's immune system, making it more vulnerable to infection.Infact, AIDS is the name of the disease caused by the HIV virus

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are two terms about which people often get confused and wrongly use them interchangeably. Worldwide, an estimated 36.7 million people are living with HIV and the disease kills more than a million people ever year. Many misconceptions are still prevalent about the HIV virus and AIDS. Mentioned below are some facts about HIV and AIDS.

HIV does not mean AIDS - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the body's immune system, making it more vulnerable to infection. In the most advanced stages of the disease, any small infection that