What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that can make you sick. There is no cure for HIV, but there is treatment. Without HIV treatment, your immune system can become weak and you can become sick with life-threatening illnesses. This is the most serious stage of HIV infection, called AIDS. Anyone can be infected with HIV, no matter:
- Your age.
- Your sex.
- Your race or ethnicity.
- Who you have sex with.
HIV Symptoms
You can have HIV and not know it. Some people have flu-like symptoms when they first get infected with HIV. But some people have no symptoms at all.
Flu-like symptoms include:
- Sore throat.
- Swollen glands.
- Muscle aches.
- Skin rash.
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
- Night sweats.
If you experience flu-like symptoms, don’t wait. Speak to a healthcare provider about getting tested for HIV.