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Sexually Transmitted Infections

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Affects

Immune system

Common
Symptoms

Usually no obvious symptoms at time of infection

May cause a flu like illness soon after infection

Opportunistic infections appear years later

Description

HIV is the virus which causes AIDS

Primarily passed by penetrative sex and sharing
needles

Treatment

There is no cure

Combination drug treatments are improving the
health and longevity of many people with the HIV
infection

Complications
if left untreated

Faster progression to AIDS related illness

Prevention

Condoms are highly effective in preventing the
sexual transmission of HIV

Have regular checkups