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Overview

Learn the basic facts about being HIV-positive. Find out who's at risk of getting the AIDS virus -- and how to prevent AIDS.

  1. The Basics

    1. What Is HIV?
    2. HIV vs. AIDS
    3. Types and Strains of HIV
    4. The Stages of HIV
    5. Conditions That Look Like HIV but Are Not
    6. HIV and Life Expectancy
    7. HIV: Latest Research

  2. History & Facts

    1. HIV and AIDS: What Story Do the Numbers Tell?
    2. Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
    3. How Long Can HIV Live Outside the Body?
    4. Frequently Asked Questions About HIV and AIDS
    5. What Is an Example of a Retrovirus?
    6. The History of HIV Treatment: Antiretroviral Therapy and More

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