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Can catch from oral, anal, or vaginal sex and contact with open skin. HIV cannot be cured. The best bet is prevention. Many people don't have symptoms for years.

Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)

Symptoms: (most people don't have all these)
 
- Fever                             - Joint aches
- Fatigue                          - Muscle aches
- Rash                              - Diarrhea
- Headache                      - Nausea
- Sore throat                    - Vomiting
- Swollen tonsils             - Night sweats
Use condoms/barriers to lower risk. Avoid sexual contact if sores or rash are there. Get tested to be sure. You can do a blood test or mouth swab. You can take medicine right after you have sex with someone who has HIV. It may stop the infection if you take it within 72 hours.

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