Question

On May 18 a day is observed to thank everyone involved in trying to find a vaccine to which virus?
Marburg virus
HIV
Hantavirus
Ebola

Answer 1

Answer: HIV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• May 18 is observed to thank everyone involved in trying to find a vaccine to which virus.

• The full form of HIV is Human immuno deficiency virus.

• HIV leads to the AIDS [ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome].

• AIDS is such a disease that it doesn't has any vaccine which can cure it.

• The first HIV case was recorded in Republic of Congo.

• However, the world believes that the HIV was spreaded from US.

• Till date no vaccine has been discovered to cure HIV.

• Hence, we observe May 18 to thank everyone who involved in trying to find a vaccine for HIV.

Answer 2

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On May 18 a day is observed to thank everyone involved in trying to find a vaccine for HIV.

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• HIV stands for human immunodeficiency viruses.
• This virus infects vital cells in the human immune system like helper T cells, dendritic cells etc.
• This condition causes failure of progressive immune system.
• It is mostly said to be a sexually transmitted disease caused by transfer of blood, semen and vaginal fluids.
• Non sexual transmission can occur from an infected mother to her infant during pregnancy.
• The testing of this virus is done using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).