A guide to what is happening inside your body when you become HIV positive, and stages of infection.
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The nature and effect of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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What does the HV test look for and when can the virus be detected?
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The body’s mechanism for protecting itself against harmful organisms such as bacteria and viruses.
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Your body’s response to HIV and how it may make you feel.
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From becoming HIV positive to the possibility of symptoms and late-stage infection.
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Ways in which HIV can be transmitted and factors that affect whether it is passed on.
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Clearing up misconceptions about how HIV can be transmitted.
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How many people are living with HIV in the UK and worldwide?