HIV is the name of the virus and which causes AIDS (Auto immune deficiency syndrome).
It is a major threat to society – the disease has the ability to wipe out the majority of human population. Globally more than 36 million people are living with HIV including 2.6 million children, as per UNAIDS.
But how does HIV spread? Is there a vaccine for HIV-AIDS? How long after a suspected exposure can HIV be detected with surety? What is the treatment for HIV? Take the FitQuiz and get all these answers.
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