The goal, according to Benelli: America's ETHOS will tell the story of one shotgun traveling the country experiencing the unique environments and conditions that each of the 50 states has to offer without being cleaned along the way.
The virus can pass from person to person through contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Having unprotected sex with an infected partner increases your risk of infection. Other risk factors for HIV/AIDS include having a blood transfusion and sharing needles or syringes with an infected person.
HIV may not cause symptoms early on. People who do have symptoms may mistake them for the flu or mono. Early symptoms of HIV are called acute retroviral syndrome. The symptoms may include: 1  Belly cramps, nausea, or vomiting. 2  Diarrhea. 3  Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, and groin. 4  Fever. 5  Headache. 6  Muscle aches and joint pain. 7  Skin rash.