Tag: HIV

How HIV and AIDS Are Transmitted: Routes of Infection and Risk

HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk during unprotected sex and through shared needles. We explain the routes of transmission, the real risk, and protection.

Signs of HIV and AIDS: how the infection manifests

The first symptoms of HIV resemble flu and appear 2–6 weeks after infection, but a diagnosis is not made based on them. We explain the stages and signs of AIDS.