17) What is AIDS? Write its important symptoms .suggest preventive measures to control spread of these diseases.
Answers
A viral infection that attacks the immune system and causes AIDS. HIV is primarily a sexually transmitted disease (STD), transmitted by heterosexual and homosexual practices: anal, vaginal, and oral sex.
Common (More than 10 lakh cases per year in India)
Treatments can help manage condition, no known cure
Often requires lab test or imaging
Can last several years or be lifelong
Transmitted through blood contact
Can be dangerous or life threatening if untreated
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Explanation:
AIDS Preventive Measures
To help prevent the spread of HIV :
Use treatment as prevention (TasP). ...
Use post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if you've been exposed to HIV . ...
Use a new condom every time you have sex. ...
Consider preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP). ...
Tell your sexual partners if you have HIV . ...
Use a clean needle.
HIV prevention is two-pronged and includes protecting yourself from contracting HIV infection and preventing transmission of HIV infection to others. HIV infection can be transmitted in the following ways: Sexual intercourse: Unprotected sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal) and oral sex.