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It is estimated over a million people in the United States, and almost 40 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV.

These alarming statistics and how quickly the virus continues to spread worldwide have pushed HIV and AIDS to the top of the list of healthcare priorities in the United States.

HIV is a viral infection that affects a person's immune system by destroying certain white blood cells called CD4+ (helper) T cells. These are the cells that help to defend the body against certain infections and cancers. When HIV weakens the immune system, a person is unable to fight off these infections, which include viruses, bacteria
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What are the risks related to the situation of an HIV positive man who wants to have a child? Is there a way to do this without putting the child and its mother at significant risk?

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Kenneth   Skahan, MD
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University of Cincinnati

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:: Living with HIV/AIDS

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What percentage of people in the United States who live with HIV/AIDS are undiagnosed and unaware of their HIV infection?

10-13%
24-27%
33-36%
47-50%
62-65%

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