HIV Test Guide

This app is about HIV infection.
You will learn information about HIV tests and semptoms.

What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection.

AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.

HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight infections and certain cancers. Without treatment, HIV can gradually destroy the immune system and advance to AIDS.


How is HIV spread?

HIV is spread through contact with certain body fluids from a person with HIV. These body fluids include:
Blood
Semen
Pre-seminal fluid
Vaginal fluids
Rectal fluids
Breast milk