GLOSSARY
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus, it infects and destroys some types of white blood cells, weakening the immune system.
aids
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, the most advanced stage of HIV infection, where a number of diseases occur due to a compromised immune system.
VIRAL LOAD
Amount of virus in a blood sample, measured as number of copies of virus per millilitre of blood.
SEROSTATUS
Result of an antibody test performed on blood (serum).
ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
The first drug combination effective in suppressing HIV replication, first introduced in the mid-nineties.
prep
Pre-exposure prophylaxis, the use of antiretroviral drugs by an HIV-negative person before a potential exposure to HIV in order to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection.
U=U
Undetectable = Untransmittable. When viral load is undetectable HIV infection cannot be transmitted.
SERODIFFERENT COUPLES
Couples where one partner lives with HIV and the other does not.
Early HIV diagnosis is essential to start treatment rapidly and reduce the risk of transmission. It is essential to promote voluntary HIV testing and that services are accessible, free, anonymous and non-judgmental.
Getting evidence-based information about HIV to spread knowledge and debunk myths about HIV is the first step for eliminating stigma and prejudice. Let’s promote awareness about HIV and its prevention!
Every little gesture matters and can have a significant impact. Even with individual actions, we can help create an HIV-free world, by promoting prevention, testing, early diagnosis, and by eliminating stigma against people living with HIV.
We strongly believe in the power of knowledge.We could get to a world where people living with HIV are no longer subject to stigma and discrimination. Join us in the "U=U impossibile sbagliare" campaign and let's spread this message together!