What is HIV/Aids?
The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
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What causes HIV/Aids?
Two viruses cause AIDS, namely HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is the predominant virus in most parts of the world, whereas HIV-2 is most commonly found in West Africa. |
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What are the symptoms of HIV/Aids?
The majority of people will have some symptoms about three weeks after they have been infected with HIV. These symptoms are similar to those of glandular fever. |
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HIV/Aids prevalence
This section looks at how common HIV/Aids is. |
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What is the course of HIV/Aids?
The disease is best understood as a continuum from initial infection to terminal illness.
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HIV/Aids risk factors
Who is at risk of HIV infection? |
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HIV: When to call a doctor
This section explains when a doctor should be consulted. |
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Diagnosing HIV
This section explains the types of HIV tests available. |
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How is HIV treated?
This section discussing home treatment and medication. |
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HIV prevention
Do you know how to protect yourself from HIV? Here's how. |
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Story of a virus
From whispers of 'gay plague' in the early 80s to 40 million infected today, the story of HIV/AIDS is one of the most fascinating in history. Here it is in distilled form.
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