In the slightly different system of the CDC, it is also described as stage 1 (but defined in terms of a CD4 cell count above 500). ‘Asymptomatic’ means ‘without symptoms’. It does not mean HIV is not ...

Important: HIV is a rare yet serious infection. You may be at an increased risk if you frequently have unprotected sex with multiple partners or share needles. Stage 1: Acute HIV The first stage ...

Examination of the medical records for the 5 years leading up to HIV diagnosis revealed that 267 of the 440 patients (67%) had 1 of more of these events documented. In a multiple logistic ...

But certain things make your risk go up. Needle sharing is the second biggest risk for HIV. About 1 in 10 new HIV infections happen in people who inject drugs. HIV tests are now easy to get and ...