Most of us consider HIV and AIDS to be the same. Often people forget to understand the meaning of both. HIV is a virus that can give rise to a disease called AIDS. Let's know what is the difference between HIV and AIDS on the occasion of AIDS Day.

A person's body has a natural defense mechanism to fight against HIV harmful agents. HIV affects our immune system. The immune system uses white blood cells to protect the body from diseases. However HIV virus also affects CD4 with white blood cells. CD4 is a glycoprotein found on the surface of immune cells. This virus causes HIV infection, which is not yet properly treated.

In the last stage of HIV infection, the immune system of the body completely fails. This condition is called AIDS. AIDS causes weight loss, headaches and other physical and mental problems. A person suffering from AIDS can get any type of infection as the immune system has completely failed.

AIDS HIV can be caused by AIDS disease. AIDS occurs when a person's immune system becomes weak in fighting infections. Also, when the infection of HIV virus is greatly increased. Due to which the body is unable to protect itself and many diseases, infections occur in the body. Till now no treatment has been available for HIV and AIDS, but with proper treatment, a person living with HIV can live a healthy life.

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