AIDS

Most important facts

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome Caused by the human

immunodeficiency virus(HIV). Firstly recognized on June 5, 1981. Impossible to treat (only possible to

slow down) Current treatment consists of highly

active antiretroviral therapy

AIDS has killed over 25 million people Between 33.4 and 46 million people

currently live with HIV One of the most destructive epidemic. Believed that HIV is originated in sub-

Saharan Africa during the twentieth century

How is AIDS spread mostly?

How..

1. Blood Trunsfusion 2. Childbirth

3. Needle-sharing

injection drug use

Estimated infections per 10 000 people

– 9000– 2500– 67

Where is AIDS spread mostly?

Organizations fighting againt AIDS

World Health Organization Joint United Nations Programme on

HIV/AIDS Centers for Disease Control

The symptoms of AIDS:

A flu-like illnesses(3-6 weeks) It may include fever, headache,

tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea. The beginning of symptoms is different

References

1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS

2. http://www.youandaids.org/About%20HIVAIDS/Symptoms/index.asp

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