Symptoms of HIV and AIDS

What are the symptoms of HIV? How do I know if I am infected? Information about early HIV infection, early signs of AIDS. What are the real risks of transmission? What should I do if I am worried about HIV infection? HIV testing and AIDS treatment. Survival with HIV infection. Risk of accidental infection during medical treatment -- to health care professional or patient. Comparison between HIV infection and Hepatitis B. Why risk of transmission is lower than many people think, yet HIV is a major global health risk. Why it is so important to know your own HIV status: to be tested if you have been at risk. How latest treatment can prolong your life significantly if you have HIV. Comment by Dr Patrick Dixon, physician and founder of the international AIDS agency ACET -- with programmes in 23 nations including Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Thailand and India. Dr Dixon is also Chairman of Global Change Ltd, a future trends organisation.