HIV AND AIDS

Note that there is no currently cure  for HIV AND AIDS but treatments and prevention methods have significantly improved the outlook for people living with HIV.

The difference between HIV and AIDS

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (a type of T cell). While AIDS  stand for (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the most severe phase of HIV infection. 

HIV is  transmitted through

 HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal, or oral) with an infected partner. It can be also transmitted through sharing needles, syringes, or other equipment to inject drugs with someone who has HIV, Last but not least HIV can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. This are not the only ways where by HIV can be transmitted ,there are many ways ,so just take care of yourself.

HIV symptoms

Flu-like symptoms like fever, sore throat, and fatigue

Treatment

 Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can slow the progression of HIV and help  people that are living with HIV to live longer, HIV it can also be prevented by using condom and by taking PrEP medication can help prevent HIV transmissions