What Is HIV? - Ananthapuri Hospitals, Trivandrum

WHAT IS HIV?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system and lowers the body’s ability to fight diseases.

WHAT IS AIDS?

When the immune system has been severely compromised by the HIV virus, the body is easily susceptible to a number of life-threatening infections and illnesses. This condition is called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Many people do not experience any symptoms at all during the early stages of HIV infection and they can spread the virus without realising it. The only way to know for sure whether you are HIV positive is to get tested. Everyone should get tested for HIV at least once as part of their routine health checkup. Testing is empowering. 

Act TODAY. Be safe TOMORROW. 

Prevention is, undoubtedly, better than cure. Ananthapuri Hospital provides a range of different services for patients of various age groups. Call us at +91 9400332777 or visit our hospital at Chacka, NH Bypass, Thiruvananthapuram. 

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