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It’s important to know the history and how it affects us. What was it then and what it is now!!!

KEY POINTS

• HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system.
• The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested.
• There are many ways to prevent HIV, like using PrEP, PEP, condoms and never sharing needles.
• HIV treatment helps people live long, healthy lives and prevents HIV transmission.

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 protect their partners.