HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that damages the cells in the immune system and weakens the ability to fight everyday infections and diseases.
AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) is the name used to describe a number of potentially life-threatening infections and illnesses that happen when the immune system has been severely damaged by the HIV virus.
While these conditions are not necessarily life-threatening they do have to be managed so caring for a loved one with one of these conditions can be challenging. There are however sources of information out there that can be accessed.
Yorkshire MESMAC gives support to those living with HIV and their families.
Visit WebsiteTerence Higgins Trust provides a range of online and offline service for those living with HIV and their families, whether recently diagnosed or living with the condition longer term.
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