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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