HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's natural defences until the body can no longer defend itself against pathogens.
If HIV is not treated, the disease continues to progress. At a certain point, your resistance will be so weak that your body will have difficulty defending itself against infections, and then you will enter the AIDS stage.
Please contact your treating doctor for more information.
Your doctor will discuss the treatment options with you.
