Understanding HIV: How It Affects the Body and How It Spreads

In this educational video presented by High School students in a anatomy class explains in how HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) what it is, how it affects the body, and the main ways it can be transmitted. You’ll learn how HIV targets the immune system, the stages of infection, and the difference between HIV and AIDS. They also cover important information on prevention, testing, and treatment options that have greatly improved the lives of people living with HIV today. At the end, they look at a well known real life case that helped shape public understanding of HIV and continues to raise awareness around the world. EDITOR: KATHERINE GARCIA