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AIDS
Adults and children estimated to be living
with HIV/AIDS as of end 2007
South
Sub-Saharan & South-East Asia
Africa 7.8 million
24.7 million
Global
33 million
Asia and the Pacific
8.8 million
Global Situation
Females 12 62 1,525
Children <15yo 1 4 62
Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus.
It is a retrovirus that causes HIV infection. Its entrance into the body lowers the
immunity (body defence system) or the ability to fight off disease.
What is HIV and AIDS?
HIV Infection is the successful entry of HIV in the human host,
weakening the immune system and leading to a spectrum of diseases
A lifetime infection
No vaccine to prevent it
No cure
No signs and symptoms
HIV destroys the immune system
HIV causes AIDS
What is HIV and AIDS?
Swollen glands
Mouth infections
Brain infections
Skin diseases
Lung diseases
Loss of weight
How HIV
is transmitted?
Sexual intercourse
Mother-to-child
[ 4 BODY FLUIDS ]
HIV is NOT transmitted through?
Kissing
A - Abstinence