Difference between HIV positive and carrier?

HIV positive means that a person has the HIV virus in their body, but they may not have any symptoms or signs of the disease. They can still transmit the virus to others through sex, sharing needles, or other contact with bodily fluids.

Carrier refers to a person who is infected with a disease but does not show any symptoms. In the case of HIV, a carrier is someone who has the virus in their body, but they do not develop AIDS or any other symptoms of the disease. Carriers can still transmit the virus to others, even if they do not feel sick.

Key differences between HIV positive and carrier:

- Symptoms: HIV positive individuals may or may not have symptoms, but carriers do not have any symptoms of the disease.

- Progression of the disease: HIV positive individuals may eventually develop AIDS if they do not receive treatment, but carriers do not develop any symptoms or progress to AIDS.

- Risk of transmission: Both HIV positive individuals and carriers can transmit the virus to others through sex, sharing needles, or other contact with bodily fluids.