Question

● Discuss the causes, symptoms and preventive measures of AIDS.​

Answer 1

Answer

• 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 infection and disease

Early symptoms of HIV can include:

• fever
• chills
• swollen lymph nodes
• general aches and pains
• skin rash
• sore throat
• headache
• nausea
• upset stomach

Prevention

• 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. ...
• If you're pregnant, get medical care right away.