what is aids? give me resonfull answer
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Explanation:
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It's a virus that breaks down certain cells in your immune system (your body's defense against diseases that helps you stay healthy). When HIV damages your immune system, it's easier to get really sick and even die from infections that your body could normally fight off.
Explanation:
AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
It's caused by the infection due to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Retrovirus. Reduction in the no of Helper T-cells/CD4, macrophage & dendritic cells. It possesses enzyme reverse transcriptase which has the ability to convert viral RNA into ssDNA.
AIDS waz 1st detected in a homosexual males in USA(1981). In India AIDS waz reported in 1986. However,60% HIV infected person live in AP, TN, Karnataka & Maharashtra.
SYMPTOMS:-
Fever, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue and so on.
TREATMENT:-
NO Vaccine is known to be available against HIV infection.
AIDS has no cureable. So prevention iz the best option.
PREVENTION:-
By using condom & advocating safe intercourse.
Avoiding intercourse with multiple partner.
Controlling drugs abuse.
Use safe blood transfusion.
Using only disposable sterilised needles
& syrings.
Drugs like AZT, ARV etc.