AIDS AND HIV - KNOW ALL

AIDS and HIV

I want to educate you in simple words about this dangerous disease. When we are aware about it we can avoid contracting it at the same time we can also be empathetic towards these patients.

In the year 1981, a unique and newly recognized syndrome known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome [AIDS] broke out in America. HIV which stands for human immune deficiency virus causes AIDS. HIV infects human cells and uses the energy and nutrients provided by the cells to grow and reproduce.

The body immune system breaks down in this disease. The body is unable to fight against infections and other sicknesses due to damaged immune system.

When a person is infected with HIV, the virus enters the body and multiplies largely in the white blood cells. These cells normally protect and help us in resisting various diseases. As the virus grows, it damages or kills these cells. This weakens the immune system and leaves the individual defenceless against various infections and illnesses. These infections and illnesses can range from pneumonia to cancer. AIDS has killed more than twenty five million people worldwide, including more than six lakh people in America. Due to this disease millions of children have become orphan.

Remember :

Ø HIV cannot be transported or infected by food or air.

Ø Cannot spread by mosquito or insects

Ø Does not spread by using utensils of the infected person

Ø The virus can only spread through foll fluids : blood, semen or breast milk

Ø Sharing needles or syringes is dangerous

Ø Today there are drugs available to treat this

Ø Also vaccines given during birth are very effective

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