what are AIDS?????????explain
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Answer:
AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
It is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
AIDS systematically destroys the immune system of the patient, leaving them vulnerable to the easiest of the diseases
Explanation:
HIV causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.
The virus can be transmitted through contact with infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids.
HOW IT SPREADS
By blood products (unclean needles or unscreened blood).
By having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex.
By mother to baby by pregnancy, labour or nursing.
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic until it progresses to AIDS. AIDS symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
Treatment consists of HIV antivirals
No cure exists for AIDS, but strict adherence to antiretroviral regimens (ARVs) can dramatically slow the disease's progress as well as prevent secondary infections and complications.