Collect newspaper cuttings and information in magazines about HIV/AIDS. Write a one page article of 15 to 20 sentences on HIV/AIDS.
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Explanation:
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).[9][10][11] Following initial infection a person may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness.[4] Typically, this is followed by a prolonged period with no symptoms.[5] If the infection progresses, it interferes more with the immune system, increasing the risk of developing common infections such as tuberculosis, as well as other opportunistic infections, and tumors which are otherwise rare in people who have normal immune function.[4] These late symptoms of infection are referred to as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).[5] This stage is often also associated with unintended weight loss.[5]
HIV/AIDS
Other names
HIV disease, HIV infection[1][2]
A red ribbon in the shape of a bow
The red ribbon is a symbol for solidarity with HIV-positive people and those living with AIDS.[3]
Specialty
Infectious disease, immunology
Symptoms
Early: Flu-like illness[4]
Later: Large lymph nodes, fever, weight loss[4]
Complications
Opportunistic infections, tumors[4]
Duration
Lifelong[4]
Causes
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)[4]
Risk factors
Exposure to blood, breast milk, sex[4]
Diagnostic method
Blood tests[4]
Prevention
Safe sex, needle exchange, male circumcision, pre-exposure prophylaxis, post-exposure prophylaxis[4]
Treatment
Antiretroviral therapy[4]
Prognosis
Near normal life expectancy with treatment[5][6]
11 years life expectancy without treatment[7]
Frequency
1.7 million new cases (2018)[8]
37.9 million living with HIV (2018)[8]
Deaths
770,000 (2018)[8]