HIV and infections passed on
Explore hiv and infections passed on: HIV, Sexually transmitted infection, Hepatitis B. Simple health information from AfyaMesh.
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HIV
A virus that weakens the immune system over years. With treatment, people live a normal lifespan and cannot pass it on to a partner. Untreated, it becomes dangerous.
Sexually transmitted infection
An infection passed during sex. Most are curable, and the ones that are not are manageable. Left alone they can cause lasting damage, including infertility.
Hepatitis B
A virus that infects the liver. It is common in this region, often causes nothing for decades, and can quietly damage the liver over that time. It is preventable by vaccine.