AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV is transmitted usually through unprotected sex with someone who is already infected‚ but it can also be transmitted through infected blood. The immune system is greatly affected by the disease. Once it enters the body‚ the virus recognizes a protein on helper T-cells‚ called CD4 (Cluster of Differentiation Antigen No. 4)‚ and it attaches onto that receptor to take over the CD4 cell. The result is a virus
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Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS 1. There is no cure for HIV or AIDS‚ so abstinence from sexual activity is the best course of action. 2. If you do want to engage in sexual activity‚ make sure that both you and your partner get tested and are HIV negative. 3. Use barrier protection consistently and every time. Barrier methods‚ like condoms and dental dams‚ provide a large measure of protection from transmission by preventing direct contact with semen and blood. Condoms and dental dams
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EQ 7/2 EQ 7/2 PHT 112: HIV AIDS Determinants‚ Prevention and Management INTRODUCTION Human behavior plays a key role in most of the disease condition in life. a) Socialization; is a life long process through which individuals in a society develop an awareness of social norms and values; achieve destine of self. b) Norms: Rules and expectations conduct which either prescribes a given type of behavior‚ or forbid it. c) Values: Culturally defined standards held by human individuals or groups
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HIV and How It Attacks How HIV works in your body The immune system is the body’s natural defense against infections and disease. Your immune system is made up of different types of cells that protect your body from bacteria and viruses. For example‚ the CD4 cells which is also known as the T cells are part of the immune system. These cells recognize viruses and bacteria and help your body fight the infection. HIV is a type of virus that cannot make copies of itself(reproduce) on its own
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The Facts about HIV & AIDS After working in the healthcare field for a few years‚ I have come to the disturbing conclusion that there are still so many of us that have no knowledge of this deadly epidemic that’s spreading across the U.S.. This disease is called Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome commonly known as AIDS. AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus‚ also known as HIV. This disease is one of the leading
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Running Head: Face of AIDS: Gender Inequality and HIV/AIDS 1 Face of AIDS: Gender Inequality and HIV/AIDS Introduction The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)‚ which eventually develops into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a devastating disease that has reached pandemic levels‚ affecting all populations worldwide. Since the first reported case of HIV/AIDS in the early 1980s‚ HIV/AIDS has become one of the leading causes of mortality across the globe in the history of mankind (U
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HIV and AIDS Have you ever wondered what HIV or AIDS are? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It causes AIDS which stands for acquired immune deficiency. These viruses attacks the immune system and can cause you to die because it attacks your helper T cells. There are no cures‚ but you can take medication to help with the symptoms. AIDS and HIV are STD. When one person has AIDS and you have contact with that person they can transmit that disease to you. Another way you can develop AIDS
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------------------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS patients in Zambia; Are they cared for? A RESEARCH PROPOSAL By MUCHUU BRAVO (0977367952) STUDENT OF MASTER OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT LUSAKA‚ ZAMBIA August 2012 Table of Contents Executive summary 2 Background 3 Rationale 4 Problem 4 Objectives 4 Methodology 4 Anticipated Results 6 Dissemination 7 Timetable 7 Budget 7 Appendix A: Study Time Frame 8 Appendix B:
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The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In South Africa Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of many infectious diseases that plague the world today. According to the 2007 AIDS epidemic update put out by The United Nations Joint Program on HIV/AIDS (UNIADS) there were approximately 2.1 million AIDS related deaths and 33.2 million people infected with HIV world wide (UNAIDS/WHO Working Group‚ 2007). Despite its abundant resources and its well-developed
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Business College Stella Maris Polytechnic St. Joseph Campus‚ Capitol Hill‚ Monrovia‚ Liberia Course Title: English 201: Sophomore English I Topic: HIV/AIDS PANDEMIC: “Its Social Ramifications and Impacts on the Liberian Society” Thesis: Perhaps the most life-threatening‚ incurable but preventive disease to the human race is the HIV/AIDS Pandemic‚ and the awareness and understanding of its social ramifications and impacts on the Liberian society is paramount. Prepared by: Johnson S
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