HIV, Explained HIV works by attacking and weakening a person’s immune system over time, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV can develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). What is HIV? HIV – the human immunodeficiency virus – is spread through unprotected sexual contact and infected blood. There is no cure for HIV. However, thanks to advances in medicine, it is fully preventable and treatable.Understanding how HIV spreads and what treatments are available is key to updating your mind and moving to end further HIV transmissions by 2030. Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Previous Next Learn more @Faqyou.za Support the Open Letter Read it. Sign it. Share it.Our open letter calls on the world to change how it thinks about HIV: starting with its name. To the Open Letter Update HIV Sign our petition and join the call to rename HIV. Click Here