I am HIV positive
Indicates that the speaker is a carrier of the human immunodeficiency virus.
VERB + HIV
be at risk from | contract, get
have, suffer from
Many people who have HIV can now live long and healthy lives with proper treatment.
be affected by, be infected by | spread, transmit | be/test negative for, be/test positive for
test sb/sth for, screen sth for
The clinic tests all new patients for HIV as part of their routine health checkup.
treat
HIV + NOUN
infection | antibody, virus | carrier, sufferer
status
Many people prefer to know their HIV status before starting a new relationship.
test
PHRASES
HIV negative/positive