A small percentage (13%) know that “over half of the people in the U.S.” will have an STI, other than HIV, at some point in their lifetime.
What is HIV?
The virus known as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) targets the immune system. (The immune system defends a person's body from illnesses and infections.) HIV weakens the immune system over time, making it more difficult for the body to fight against infections. HIV leads to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). A virus is the cause of HIV. Sexual contact, sharing needles for illegal drugs or injections, coming into contact with infected blood, or transmission from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding are all ways HIV might spread. White blood cells called CD4 T cells, which are crucial to your body's ability to fight infection, are destroyed by HIV. Discuss your feelings with your service providers, friends, family, or other encouraging people. Try to locate stress-relieving activities, like exercise
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