HIV & AIDS

Antiretroviral medication

________ can not get rid of HIV, but can lower its effectiveness.

semen

Can be spread through blood, ________, pre- ejaculate, vaginal and rectal fluids, and breastmilk.

AIDS

________ can not be transmitted and can be prevented.

Opportunistic infections

Various cancers and infections that can take advantage of your body's weakened immune system

HIV

A preventable viral STI that can be transmitted from one person to another though bodily fluids, and weakens immune system by targeting white blood cells. Can develop into AIDS if left untreated.

Simian Immunodeficiency Virus

Virus in primates HIV/AIDS is largely believed to have originated from, likely spread to humans during contact with primate flesh and blood when hunting.

Status Unknown

Never tested for HIV or not tested since last possible exposure

HIV Negative

No HIV detected on last test

HIV Negative and on PrEP

No HIV detected on last test but treatment used to prevent transmission to others

HIV Positive

HIV detected during last test

HIV Positive and Undetectable

HIV detected on last test and treatment used daily to prevent transmission to others

AIDS

Potentially life threatening condition that can have a wide range of drastic effects on the body, the final stage of HIV that occurs when it's combined with an opportunistic infection.