What is AIDS?
The acronym AIDS stands for: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AIDS is a medical condition. A person is diagnosed with AIDS when their immune system is too weak to fight infections.
Since AIDS was first identified in the early eighties, an unprecedented number of people were affected by the global AIDS epidemic. Currently, there are an estimated 33.3 million people living with HIV / AIDS.
Is it the same VIH to AIDS?
No, not the same. A person may be carrying the VIH virus, but have not yet contracted the disease of AIDS.
Carrier is called the person who, after acquiring VIH infection, no symptoms of any kind.
It is called AIDS patient who suffers from any infectious process.
A positive result does not mean that the person has developed the disease, but they carry the virus and can spread through blood or sexual secretions. What causes AIDS?
AIDS is caused by the HIV virus.
HIV is a virus that gradually attacks immune system cells. As the HIV virus progressively damages these cells, the body becomes more vulnerable to infections, which are more difficult to combat. It is said
Although many people think there is a cure for AIDS is not true, so there are some medicines that prolong the lives of people affected.
How is it transmitted? VIH can be transmitted from an infected person to another through the following mediums: * Blood (including menstrual blood) * Semen * Vaginal secretions * From mother to baby through breast milk.
CARLA Y RAQUEL
1 comment:
Hi,
You mention the total amount of infected people but can you tell us how many young people are affected? Let's say till 25 year old men and women.
Thanks
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