HIV/AIDS
HIV is a viral STD with no known cure that is characterized by long-lasting flu-like symptoms. HIV weakens the immune system by attacking CD4+ and T-Cells, making it difficult for the body to fight off infection and disease.
How can HIV affect your pregnancy and your baby?
With treatment, the likelihood of transmitting HIV to a newborn during childbirth drops to 2 percent; when left untreated the virus has a 25 percent chance of being spread to the baby.