What is HIV/AIDS?
October 5, 2009
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HIV is short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virus weakens the body’s ability to fight ordinary illnesses. It attacksthe body’s immune system, disabling its capacity to overcome even the most simple diseases which the body can normally do when not weakened by the virus.
AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, which is the result of HIV’s attacks on the body’s immune system. This medical condition leaves the individual so unprotected that any other viirus that attacks the body can cause it graves damage.
Who are likely to be infected by HIV/AIDS?
Each one of us can be infected by HIV. The virus knows no gender, social, religious, political, economic and geographical boundaries. Once inside the body, the virus will remain there forever. This means that the person is potentially infectious and may unknowingly infect other persons. A person infected with the virus is termed HIV positive.
