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HIV/AIDS - The origin of the disease
AIDS was first reported in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Later, research on plasma samples taken in hospitals across Africa showed that the earliest known evidence of the disease dated back to 1959 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two species of HIV
virus were identified: HIV-1 and HIV-2. The HIV-1 species is found worldwide. HIV-2 is mostly confined to West Africa. Scientists believe that the HIV virus may have been transferred from monkeys to humans during hunting, cutting and eating of monkey meat. 63% of the world's cases come from Sub-Saharan Africa
HIV
HIV stands for 'human immunodeficiency virus'. HIV is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system and destroys or impairs their function resulting in the progressive depletion of the immune system, leading to 'immune deficiency'.
The immune system is considered deficient when it can no longer fulfill its role of fighting off infection and diseases. Immunodeficient people are much more vulnerable to a wide range of infections due to their weakened immune system.
AIDS
AIDS stands for 'Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome' and describes the accumulation of symptoms and infections associated with acquired deficiency of the immune system. Infection with the HIV virus has been established as the underlying cause of AIDS. The level of HIV in the body and the appearance of certain infections are used as indicators that HIV infection has progressed to AIDS
HIV/AIDS - In the World
Number of people living with HIV is 40 million and number of people dying annually from AIDS is 3.0 million. Countries with highest number of HIV cases today:
Ø South Africa
Ø Nigeria
Ø India
Ø South East Asia
This virus is a microscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism. Viruses can only replicate themselves by infecting a host cell.
HIV is a retrovirus. The virus is able to mutate frequently thus making it very difficult to find a cure for HIV.
HIV/AIDS - Being HIV positive
AIDS was first reported in 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Later, research on plasma samples taken in hospitals across Africa showed that the earliest known evidence of the disease dated back to 1959 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two species of HIV
HIV
HIV stands for 'human immunodeficiency virus'. HIV is a retrovirus that infects cells of the human immune system and destroys or impairs their function resulting in the progressive depletion of the immune system, leading to 'immune deficiency'.
The immune system is considered deficient when it can no longer fulfill its role of fighting off infection and diseases. Immunodeficient people are much more vulnerable to a wide range of infections due to their weakened immune system.
AIDS
AIDS stands for 'Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome' and describes the accumulation of symptoms and infections associated with acquired deficiency of the immune system. Infection with the HIV virus has been established as the underlying cause of AIDS. The level of HIV in the body and the appearance of certain infections are used as indicators that HIV infection has progressed to AIDS
HIV/AIDS - In the World
Number of people living with HIV is 40 million and number of people dying annually from AIDS is 3.0 million. Countries with highest number of HIV cases today:
Ø South Africa
Ø Nigeria
Ø India
Ø South East Asia
This virus is a microscopic particle that can infect the cells of a biological organism. Viruses can only replicate themselves by infecting a host cell.
HIV is a retrovirus. The virus is able to mutate frequently thus making it very difficult to find a cure for HIV.
HIV/AIDS - Being HIV positive
Persons who engage in frequent sexual activity (once or twice per week) have stronger immune systems than those individuals who have sex less than once per week or no sexual activity.
By laura moore | Published 5/30/2005 | Read more »
Recent studies show that HIV/AIDS is decreasing in some countries, while increasing severely. Europe has been heavily affected by new cases of HIV over the past year. What do doctors suggest we do individually to slow the epidemic?
By Jennifer Shipon | Published 6/11/2006 | Read more »
Joshua Montgomery said finding out he was HIV positive was the reality-check he needed to get over his addiction to alcohol and drugs. He now works for the Las Vegas Gay and Lesbian Center, where he leads a youth group and teaches HIV prevention workshops
By Katia Grimaldo | Published 7/21/2006 | Read more »
This week, the FDA approved Atripla, a new HIV drug that could significantly decrease the inconvenience and confusion of people currently combining medications in HIV drug cocktails.
By K. Cauldwell | Published 7/18/2006 | Read more »
Researchers report the first clinical test of a new gene therapy based on a disabled AIDS virus carrying genetic material that inhibits HIV replication.
By Janet Vasquez | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
For women seeking protection from not only pregnancy but also sexually transmitted disease, research is aggressively underway in a new HIV vaginal gel known as PRO 2000.
By Christine Cadena | Published 12/4/2006 | Read more »
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