About HIV | HIV | CDC
Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But proper medical care can control the virus. People with HIV who get on and stay on effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and ...

HIV - Wikipedia
HIV is a member of the genus Lentivirus, [15] part of the family Retroviridae. [16] Lentiviruses have many morphologies and biological properties in common. Many species are infected by lentiviruses, which are characteristically responsible for long-duration illnesses with a long incubation period. [17] Lentiviruses are transmitted as single-stranded, positive- sense, enveloped RNA viruses ...

HIV/AIDS - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
HIV spreads through contact with some body fluids. The virus can spread during sex, when people share needles or syringes, or during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. HIV is treatable and preventable. Medicine can control HIV levels in the blood. This keeps the infection from getting worse, so some people never get AIDS.

What Are HIV and AIDS? - HIV.gov
Summary HIV is a virus that can make it harder for your body to fight other infections and diseases. If HIV is left untreated, it can lead to AIDS, a late stage of infection that happens when the immune system is badly damaged by the virus. While there isn’t a cure for HIV right now, there are medicines that allow people living with HIV to lead long, healthy lives without spreading HIV to ...

HIV | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find information about HIV for consumers, providers, and public health partners.

HIV/STI/Viral Hepatitis: Home - IN.gov
The Division of HIV, STI & Viral Hepatitis works to promote public health and enhance the quality of life for Indiana residents through the prevention, intervention and treatment of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. We envision the elimination of the transmission of HIV and other STIs and the provision of the equitable distribution of health resources to ensure a quality of life ...

Symptoms of HIV - HIV.gov
HIV often causes flu-like symptoms in its earliest (acute) stage, but not everyone has the same signs or symptoms, and some people have no symptoms at all.The…

HIV & AIDS: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV slowly weakens your immune system until you are unable to fight off even minor illnesses.

Positive Link HIV Services - IU Health
Positive Link provides comprehensive prevention and holistic social services for those impacted by HIV in Indiana.

What Is HIV? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
HIV is a virus that impairs the immune system’s ability to fight infections and diseases. Treatment allows people with HIV to live longer, healthier lives.