HIV Vs. AIDS

We have one more set of words that most people get wrong.

HIV: HIV is the name of a virus. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. One can have HIV and not AIDS. 

Example: John contracted HIV through unprotected sex with someone. 

AIDS: AIDS, which stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is actually a medical condition caused by HIV virus. 

Example: Adam has been suffering from AIDS for the past four years.