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What is HIV?

  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, making it harder to fight
    off infections, illnesses, and some cancers.

What is AIDS?

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.
    HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, making it harder to fight off infections and diseases.

To learn more about HIV and AIDS visit cdc.gov/hiv »

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