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HIV Information

HIV/AIDS Overview

HIV is a complex disease that affects all aspects of one's life. In this section you will learn about the HIV virus itself as well as the difference between HIV and AIDS.

HIV Disease Description

Definition of HIV & AIDS: Confused about the difference between HIV and AIDS? Find the definitions of HIV and AIDS, the difference between the two, and how the virus is transmitted.

Seroconversion Illness: Some people will experience a flu-like illness after they are infected with HIV. This illness is called the seroconversion illness. Find out how to recognize the symptoms.

AIDS-Defining Illnesses: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is diagnosed when a person has tested positive for HIV and has one or more of these AIDS-defining clinical illnesses.

Epidemiology of HIV

Epidemiology of HIV: What is the current state of HIV/AIDS? See the most up-to-date epidemiological HIV/AIDS statistics for Canada and around the world.




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