HIV stands for the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus
AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
11.4% of the South African population of 45.17 million are HIV positive
there are 4,74 million HIV positive people in South Africa
there are about 2000 new HIV infections per day in South Africa
about 785 people die every day in South Africa as a result of AIDS
HIV is not only found in blood, but also in semen and in vaginal fluids ...
HIV is also found in breast milk ...
HIV is also found in the placenta around the unborn baby ...
HIV can also be found in the fluids surrounding the brain ...
HIV can also be found in the spinal cord and bone joints
HIV cannot be transmitted by shaking hands with an HIV positive person
HIV cannot be transmitted by hugging an HIV positive person