What is HIV exposure?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a viral infection which can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV exposure may lead to HIV infection if not treated properly usually with PrEP and/or PEP.

How do members experience HIV exposure?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with HIV exposure*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for HIV exposure*

Who has HIV exposure on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 10
30s 14
40s 9
50s 7
60s 4
70+ 3

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 31
Female 9