In this section we explain how HIV could affect your health. You will find information about certain symptoms of HIV that you may get from time to time and the different illnesses that you are at risk of developing.
When you have HIV, your body is in a constant fight against the virus and so you may have some symptoms similar to those you get when your body fights any other virus. Read more
If your immune system ever got to the point where it was severely damaged by HIV and you developed one or more specific opportunistic infections or tumours, you would be diagnosed with AIDS. Read more
Some non-AIDS defining opportunistic infections can go on to develop into AIDS defining illnesses if not treated or if your CD4 count continues to fall Read more
Coping with illness can be stressful, not only for you, but also for the people around you - whether it’s your partner, friends or family. However there are support services and professionals available to help if you are in this situation. Read more