HIV is a virus spread through certain body fluids that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, often called T cells. Over time, HIV can destroy so many of these cells that the body can't fight off infections and disease. These special cells help the immune system fight off infections.
3. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 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 the
organisms that cause disease. HIV is a sexually transmitted
infection
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4. 1st dec1st of December is celebrated as worlds AIDS day…
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HIV IS THE SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED INFECTION…
IT CAN ALSO BE SPREAD
THROUGH THE
CONTAMINATED BLOOD…
IT MAY TAKE YEARS TO
SHOW UP THE SYMPTOMS
6. “ It is bad enough that
people are dying of aids but
no one should because of
ignorance...”
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7. ● Fever
● Headache
● Muscle aches and joint pain
● Rash
● Sore throat and painful mouth sores
● Swollen lymph glands, mainly on the neck
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8. Whoever said ‘HIV is a gay disease’ please stop
believing that right now! Being gay or bisexual is not
in direct relation of getting infected with HIV. There
are many people of many other sexual preferences
who are suffering from this virus because HIV
doesn’t really care who choose to be intimate with. So
that means, use protection at all times and get
yourself tested on a regular basis.
It is impossible for HIV to pass on through everyday contact.
And there is no chance of catching it by using the same
utensils for cooking if you live with someone who has HIV.
As a matter of fact there are very specific ways through
which HIV can spread:
● Having unprotected sex with someone
● Sharing the same syringe with someone who is HIV
positive
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9. The red ribbon is the universal symbol of awareness and
support for people living with HIV. Wearing a ribbon is a
great way to raise awareness on and during the run up to
World AIDS Day.
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