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What is the primary function of the type of white blood cell that HIV destroys?
to help the body fight infection
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
HIV is the virus that causes the infection, while AIDS is the final stage of the infection, characterized by severe damage to the immune system
What is the most common way HIV spreads?
through unprotected vaginal or anal sex with a person who has HIV
What increases the risk of getting or spreading HIV?
having another sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Which group is at a higher risk of getting HIV due to sharing drug needles?
people who inject drugs
What is a way that HIV can be transmitted from mother to baby?
during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding
Which racial and ethnic groups make up a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV?
Black/African Americans and Hispanic/Latino Americans
What is a risky sexual behavior that can increase the risk of getting HIV?
not using condoms or medicine to prevent HIV
What is a way to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
using condoms or medicine to treat or prevent HIV
Learn about the human immunodeficiency virus, its effects on the immune system, and the final stage of infection, AIDS. Understand how HIV is spread and its risks.
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