HIV/AIDS at a Glance
HIV is a virus that gradually attacks the immune system, which is our body’s natural defence against illness. If a person becomes infected with HIV, they will find it harder to fight off infections and diseases.HIV is the infection that causes AIDS.HIV has few or no symptoms for up to 10 years or more before symptoms of AIDS develop.There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but treatment is available.HIV can be spread during sex play.Latex and female condoms offer very good protection against HIV