HIV attacks the immune system by targeting immune cells called CD4 cells or T cells. This weakens the immune system and makes it harder for the body to fight infections and diseases. HIV is most commonly transmitted through unprotected sex, contaminated needles, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. While HIV affects people of all ages, those most at risk are men who have sex with men and injection drug users. Free or low-cost testing and treatment options are available at certain clinics in Los Angeles.

4. • HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV attacks the
immune system cells causing it to get weaker. HIV is transferable
through sexual relationships, a pregnancy, hypodermic needles, blood
transfusion, and breast feeding. This disease is happening all around
the world; it’s not limited to one area. Most cases are from gay men
and drug users (needles). The areas where the epidemic is spreading
the fastest is Central Asia and Eastern Europe
• this is a symptom in women's

6. • HIV attacks the
immune system
because protects
your body from
harmful viruses.
• The organs get
weaker.

8. • more than half will die, delayed physical and
developmental growth as evidenced by poor
weight gain and bone growth.
• lymph nodes that remain enlarged for more
than three months.

11. WHAT AGE BRACKET IT AFFECT THE
MOST?

12. • Doctor Arani Medical Clinic
4524 San Pedro Place
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (323) 231-
60001014
• 1014 North Vermont Avenue, Los
Angeles, CA
• (800) 576-5544
CLINIC WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP 