HIV The acquired immune deficiency syndrome, AIDS, is the final stage of HIV disease.

The condition causes a gradual destruction of the immune system, which consequently, makes it harder for the body to fight infections. HIV, the human immunodeficiency virus, can be transmitted in different ways. The most common way of transmission is through sexual contact. Another frequent way of transmission of this virus is through blood. People easily get infected through blood transfusions, accidental needles, or needle sharing. A pregnant woman infected with HIV can also transmit it to her fetus though their shared blood circulation and through breastfeeding. Often misunderstood, people who become infected with HIV may have no symptoms for up to 10 years. However, they can still transmit the infection to others. Some symptoms related to HIV include: diarrhea, fatigue, fever, headache and frequent vaginal yeast infections.

Even though there are several treatments and medications able to slow down the progress of the virus, they are very expensive and not affordable by everyone. Considering all the complications related to this disease, prevention is the key aim in order for an individual to avoid all risks of infections.