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DR O. A. ADEKEYE
EXAMINER
August 24, 2016
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the
causative agent of AIDS (acquired
immunodeficiency disease syndrome) and is
found in all cases of the disease. Its primary
target is the activated CD4+ T4 helper
lymphocyte but it can also infect several
other cell types
Concept of HIV/AIDS
HIV is the disease that destroys the body’s fighting
immune system. It slowly but severely damages the
body’s immune system thereby making the person
susceptible to any infection that the immune system
would have ordinarily dealt with.
HIV/AIDS
AIDS is the state of complete destruction of the
body’s immune system. It is the most dreaded
condition in the world today and it affects people of
all ages.
Deep-tongue kiss
A= Abstain
B= Be Faithful
C= Use Condoms
HIV Prevention
Others
Vulnerability
The vulnerable group includes:
Young people
Military personnel
Overpopulation
Cultural Rites of Passage
Unemployment
Poverty Ignorance
Cultural Practices
Inadequate Sex Education
Family Separation