Paul*, 16, is HIV positive and has been coming to a Save the Children-supported hospital for several years to receive his treatments. Both of his parents died of HIV when he was young, and he doesn't ...

HIV doesn’t affect everyone the same way. Some people notice signs soon after they get the virus. Others don’t. Most of the time, the signs of HIV are the same for men and women. But there are ...

It is also possible for a person with untreated HIV to spread the virus to a child during pregnancy, childbirth or ...

There isn't a test that can tell you if you have HIV immediately after an infection. It takes about 3 to 12 weeks for your body to show signs of HIV that would register in a rapid test.

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