Category: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
A virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
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Why Doctors Often Miss Early HIV Infection
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The One Question to Ask Before You Have Sex
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Should You Get an HIV Test After a Partner Cheats
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The Scary Truth: You Can Have HIV With No Symptoms
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