HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. This is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV disease is used to broadly describe the disease or illness caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus. HIV disease compromises the immune system and if left untreated results in life threatening illness. While there is no cure for HIV, if individuals are diagnosed early and begin treatment appropriately, they may live with the illness, managing it as a chronic disease.
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2009/2010* HIV Disease Fast Facts for Mecklenburg County
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People Living with HIV Disease
(as of December 31, 2010) |
4,479
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New Reported HIV Disease Cases
(January 1st – December 31, 2010) |
312 |
Deaths Due to HIV Disease
(January 1st – December 31, 2010) |
67 |
* Data Sources:
NC DHHS HIV/STD Prevention and Care Unit
NC DHHS 2007 Vital Records Report |
The following reports highlight the impact of HIV disease in Mecklenburg County.