It is caused by the HIV or human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS eventually destroys the immune system which is the system our body uses to defend itself from diseases and dangerous germs. The ultimate result is death as a consequence of the body not being able to fight diseases or infections.
Heterosexual transmission is the primary route of spread among African American women.
If you have unprotected sex, or share needles you're taking a risk that you might pay for with your life.