 [ Symptoms ] bf said he had dishcharge from his penis and a slight burning sensation these symptoms stoped after 1 week what is it  we have both have had sex with multiple people i have had a few symptoms myself vaginal odor frequent need to urinate itchingburning but i always thought it was a simple uti i am concerned because he claimed his symptoms have stopped but he has had a fever and a sore throat could this be an std could this be something else i have told him to seek medical attention i have an appointment scheduled next week but he refuses to listen to me [ Disease ] the infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus hiv after hiv is in the body it attacks and destroys cd4+ cells which are the part of the body is immune system that fights infection and disease when hiv weakens or destroys the immune cells it may lead to certain illnesses or diseases such as some types of pneumonia or cancer that are more likely to develop in someone who has a weakened immune system these conditions are a sign that hiv has progressed to aids hiv is spread when blood semen or vaginal fluids from an infected person enter another person is body usually through sexual contact from sharing needles when injecting drugs or from mother to baby during birth hiv is rarely spread by blood transfusions or organ transplants in the united states because of improved screening procedures webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information © 1995 2011 healthwise incorporated healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated