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Stages of HIV infection
If untreated, people living with HIV progress from having no symptoms to developing illness and eventually late-stage HIV (also known as AIDS). Read more about Stages of HIV infection![Jide wearing priest's dog collar](/sites/default/files/styles/leader_page_item/public/Jide%201200%20x%20800%20spare.jpg?h=19a1595a&itok=GFdYUPVP)
Symptoms of HIV
People with HIV may have a short flu-like illness soon after getting the virus, but can then feel well for a long time. Most people will only notice further symptoms of HIV after a few years. Read more about Symptoms of HIV![Green listing item placeholder image Green listing item placeholder image](/sites/default/files/styles/leader_page_item/public/green_0.jpg?h=22ef1c89&itok=N4Ulc7Vv)
Myths about HIV
Common misconceptions about HIV that can stop people from getting tested, from accessing treatment and from living well with HIV. Read more about Myths about HIV![HIV HIV](/sites/default/files/styles/leader_page_item/public/iStock-943431290.jpg?h=19d53c7e&itok=tGbGl8N9)
How HIV is transmitted
HIV is passed on through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, anal mucus and breast milk, if the person with HIV has a detectable viral load. It’s not passed on by spitting, sneezing or coughing. Read more about How HIV is transmitted![Blood Blood](/sites/default/files/styles/leader_page_item/public/anirudh-djo3iNJpaOE-unsplash.jpg?h=db9543bc&itok=fdZ1WxzJ)
Viral load and being undetectable
Medical evidence has shown that people on effective HIV treatment can’t pass HIV on. Read more about Viral load and being undetectable![HIV HIV](/sites/default/files/styles/leader_page_item/public/iStock-943431290.jpg?h=19d53c7e&itok=tGbGl8N9)