Question

. Collect newspaper cuttings and information in magazines about HIV/AIDS. Write one

page article of about 15-20 sentences on HIV/AIDS. (I have images give me arrival)

Answer 1

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). It may also be referred to as HIV disease or HIV infection.Following initial infection, a person may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As the infection progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more susceptible to common infections, like tuberculosis, as well as opportunistic infections and tumors that do not usually affect people who have working immune systems. The late symptoms of the infection are referred to as AIDS. This stage is often complicated by an infection of the lung known as pneumocystis pneumonia, severe weight loss, skin lesions caused by Kaposi's sarcoma, or other AIDS-defining conditions.HIV is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual .

Answer 2

Article on HIV/AIDS is given below :

AIDS disease was 1st reported in the year 1981. This disease is caused by a virus called HIV, that is, human immuno deficiency syndrome. This virus has an evelope which encloses their RNA.

This disease transmits through -

a) mating with an unknown person.

b) transfusing contaminanted blood.

c) sharing infected needles especially in the case of people that are drug abusers.

This disease does not spread through physical contact. To prevent the spread of this disease, we should follow these steps :

i) Testing blood before transfusion.

ii) Using disposable needles.

iii) Avoiding the abuse of drugs.