AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Caused by:

Human
Immunodeficiency
virus
The Origin:
Originated in West-
Central Africa
during the early
twentieth century but
the vast majority of
infections was found
outside sub-Saharan
Africa

Source: Wikipedia
Effects:

AIDS causes severe damage

to the immune system
making people much more
vulnerable to infections and
diseases
Effects:

Infects vital organs of the

human immune system
Effects:

Destroys vital cells

required for the functioning of
the immune system.
Effects:

Results in fevers,
sweats,
swollen glands, chills,
weakness, and weight
loss…
Population:

Over 39 million people

worldwide have AIDS.

Source: www.who.int
Transmission:

Sexual contact with an

infected person
Transmission:

Sharing needles,
syringes or other injection
equipment with someone who is
infected
 Transmission:
Mother-to-child
transmission
Babies born to HIV-positive women
can be infected with the virus
before or during birth, or through
breastfeeding after birth.
Transmission:

Contact of blood,... And

prevention of blood contact is
the only respite.
Cure:

There is no cure
 Awareness:

AIDS is a huge emotional

issue,...
Awareness:

...AIDS infected people need to

be treated with love and
care.
 Awareness:

AIDS doesnot spread with

normal human contact
 Awareness:

Meanwhile, the worldwide battle

to find a cure for AIDS...
Continues ....
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