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AIDS

AIDS. Most important facts. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome Caused by the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). Firstly recognized on June 5, 1981. Impossible to treat (only possible to slow down) Current treatment consists of highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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AIDS

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  1. AIDS

  2. Most important facts • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome • Caused by the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). • Firstly recognized on June 5, 1981. • Impossible to treat (only possible to slow down) • Current treatment consists of highly active antiretroviral therapy

  3. AIDS has killed over 25 million people • Between 33.4 and 46 million people currently live with HIV • One of the most destructive epidemic. • Believed that HIV is originated in sub-Saharan Africa during the twentieth century

  4. How.. Blood Trunsfusion Childbirth Needle-sharing injection drug use Estimated infections per 10 000 people – 9000 – 2500 – 67 How is AIDS spread mostly?

  5. Where is AIDS spread mostly?

  6. Organizations fighting againt AIDS • World Health Organization • Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS • Centers for Disease Control

  7. The symptoms of AIDS: • A flu-like illnesses(3-6 weeks) • It may include fever, headache, tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea. • The beginning of symptoms is different

  8. References • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIDS • http://www.youandaids.org/About%20HIVAIDS/Symptoms/index.asp

  9. Thank you for your attention!

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