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what is hiv

What is HIV?

The nature and effect of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

the hiv test

The HIV test

What does the HV test look for and when can the virus be detected?

the immune system

The immune system

The body’s mechanism for protecting itself against harmful organisms such as bacteria and viruses.

whats happening inside me

What's happening?

Your body’s response to HIV and how it may make you feel.

stages of hiv infection

Stages of HIV infection

From becoming HIV positive to the possibility of symptoms and late-stage infection.

how hiv is passed on

How is HIV passed on?

Ways in which HIV can be transmitted and factors that affect whether it is passed on.

how hiv is not passed on

How is HIV not passed on?

Clearing up misconceptions about how HIV can be transmitted.

facts and figures

Facts and figures

How many people are living with HIV in the UK and worldwide?