HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus which can be passed on through sexual health contact, needle sharing or other drug injection equipment. HIV can also be passed on to baby during pregnancy or with breast milk.
HIV is a virus that damages your immune system so it makes you more vulnerable to infections. HIV can be life threatening, however when early diagnosed can be treated. Although there's no cure for HIV, there are medicines that help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives.