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It is estimated over a million people in the United States, and almost 40 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV.

These alarming statistics and how quickly the virus continues to spread worldwide have pushed HIV and AIDS to the top of the list of healthcare priorities in the United States.

HIV is a viral infection that affects a person’s immune system by destroying certain white blood cells called CD4+ (helper) T cells. These are the cells that help to defend the body against certain infections and cancers. When HIV weakens the immune system, a person is unable to fight off these infections, which include viruses, bacteria, parasites, and some types of cancer.

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General Information

AIDS AIDSInfo (Dept of Health and Human Services) Common Questions About HIV and AIDS (The Body.org) (More)

The Body

HIV Transmission (AVERTing HIV and AIDS) How HIV Damages the Immune System (San Francisco AIDS Foundation) How the Immune System Fights Disease (San Francisco AIDS Foundation) (More)

Complications

Anemia Atypical Mycobacterial Infection Autoimmune Disorders (More)

Symptoms and Tests

AIDS Symptoms Assess Your Risk for HIV (The Body.com) Find An HIV Testing Site Near You (National HIV Testing Resources - CDC) (More)

Treatment

Diet, Nutrition & HIV Good Tips for Eating Right HIV Medication Basics (More)

Staying Healthy

CDC National Prevention Information Network Diet, Nutrition & HIV (The Body.org) Getting Help for Substance Use - The Body (More)

Additional information on HIV and AIDS