Hiv Infections
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and is one of the most serious infectious diseases known to mankind. It is an incurable virus that attacks the body's immune system, making it unable to fight off common infections and diseases. A person can contract HIV through unsafe sex, sharing needles, and even from mother to baby during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. HIV is a serious public health issue because it can lead to AIDS, a disease in which the body’s immune system is so damaged that it is unable to fight off even simple infections. Treatment and prevention of HIV infection is critical in order to stop the spread of the virus and reduce the number of people who become ill with AIDS. Treatment typically consists of taking powerful antiretroviral medications daily to suppress the virus, while prevention strategies include the use of condoms, needle exchange programs, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). By taking steps to prevent and treat HIV infections, we can reduce suffering and death from this incurable virus.
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