INGAL, DAN JM M.

BSN 1 - MAIN 7

1.) HIV or human immunodeficiency viruses, it cause acquired

immunodeficiency syndrome over time, a condition in which the
immune system gradually fails, allowing life-threatening
opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive

2.) AIDS or Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a chronic,

potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system,
HIV interferes with your body's ability to fight infection and
disease

3.) HIV, Person living with HIV, HIV- positive person. Preferred
word or phrase: HIV-positive people/person, People/person with
HIV, People/ person with AIDS Why: Some people with HIV feel
that these terms imply that they are powerless, with no control
over their lives.

4.)HIV can lead to AIDS if a person with HIV does not get
treatment or take care of their health.

5.) You can only get HIV by coming into direct contact with
certain body fluids from a person with HIV who has a detectable
viral load. Most of the people get HIV through anal or vaginal sex,
or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment
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BSN 1 - MAIN 7

6.) Without treatment, the immune system will become severely

damaged, and life-threatening illnesses such as cancer and
severe infections can occur.

7.) There is no cure for HIV, but you can control it with HIV
treatment. Most people can get the virus under control within six
months. HIV treatment does not prevent transmission of other
sexually transmitted diseases