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[0] HIV/AIDS [1] 1.1 million adults and teens live with HIV in the U.S. 50,000-60,000 more Americans become infected each year 1 in 5 people living with HIV does not know that they have it New infections are highest among persons aged 20-24 years old HIV is transmitted through semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk, and blood [2] HIV is a viral infection that gradually breaks down the immune system. AIDS is the syndrome that is the result of a compromised immune system. AIDS can develop, without treatment, in 8-10 years Symptoms include those similar to the flu: fever, sore throat, chronic swollen lymph nodes As the immune system continues to deteriorate, it makes the body more susceptible to diseases such as colds. Those affected by AIDS do not die from AIDS, but from diseases and infections their body is unable to combat. [3] Not curable, but treatable Prescription medications [4] 
Avoid sharing needles By using a barrier method such as: male condoms female condoms dental dams or by abstaining from vaginal and anal intercourse
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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