Frequently Asked Questions on Topics for the Entire Family, for your health and well being and more! FAQs - HIV What is HIV? What is AIDS? What is the immune system? What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? Are there different types of HIV? How did HIV originate? How does HIV get spread? How does HIV progress in the body? How does HIV weaken the immune system? What are the symptoms of HIV? What does HIV positive mean? If I test Positive, does that mean that I will die? Is there anything one can do to stay healthy after getting infected with HIV? Is there any link between AIDS and other diseases? What are the body fluids in which HIV is commonly found? What is safer sex? Is there any risk attached to oral sex and anal sex? Why are IDUs more vulnerable? Can HIV get transmitted through mosquito bites? How HIV does not spread? How can one protect oneself from AIDS? Where to go for HIV testing? What are the limitations of these tests? Is there any treatment available for AIDS? What is incidence? What is prevalence? What is surveillance? What is stigma? How does stigma affect HIV/AIDS related behavior? How can stigma be reduced? What is advocacy? What is the preventive program for such HIV transmission to a child? What is intersectoral collaboration? What does a KABP study stand for? What are the behaviors that need to be promoted in HIV prevention? What is behavior change? What is communication? How can communication bring behavioral change? If there is a subject you think we need in the FAQ section, please contact us and let us know!