AIDS is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIV damages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease. If HIV isn't treated, it can take years before it weakens the immune system enough to become AIDS. HIV is spread through contact with genitals, such as during sex without a condom. This type of infection is called a sexually transmitted infection, also called an STI. HIV also is spread through contact with blood, such as when people share needles or syringes. It is also possible for a person with untreated HIV to spread the virus to a child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. Some people infected by HIV get a flu-like illness within 2 to 4 weeks after the virus enters the body. This stage may last a few days to several weeks. Some people have no symptoms during this stage. Possible symptoms comprise of fever, headache, muscle aches and joint pains, rash, sore throat and painful mouth sores, swollen lymph glands(nodes, mainly on the neck), diarrhea, weight loss, cough, and night sweats. Medicines can control the infection and keep the disease from getting worse. Let's stop HIV and AIDS!
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