What is the fatality rate of HIV?
Without treatment, the fatality rate of HIV is around 90%. If someone becomes infected with HIV and does not seek treatment, the infection will progress toacquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a life-threatening disease that severely weakens the body’s immune system. There is no cure for HIV, but there are effective treatments that can significantly slow the progression of the disease and reduce the risk of developing AIDS.HIV & AIDS - Related Articles
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