The number of HIV infected women

The number of HIV infected women has been increasing steadily worldwide. According to World Health Organization, 47% of adults world wide suffering from HIV/AIDS are women. The percentage of youth suffering from this condition has also been on a constant increase. This shows that there is still a lack of awareness about HIV and AIDS. Millions of people contract curable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections each year, and the number of women amongst that is more than men. Yet, the diagnosis of either curable or incurable STDs are very low. The article below highlights some of the early symptoms of HIV in women, which should not be neglected. But before that, let's understand the modes of transmission of this virus.