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What is AIDS?

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AIDS is an acronym for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

AIDS is the final stage of HIV virus infection.

In HIV infected patients, the immune system is very much impaired and their immune system cannot fight infection.

HIV is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

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Posted by:  tiffy(Guest)  Posted on: 03/26/2011
youths aged between 13 to 24 are at the centre are infected with HIV 15 million youths worldwide have HIV and some youths dont even know they have HIV, some people have no signs of HIV until later stages antibodies are testing to see if a person is HIV postive



Posted by:  Yoggoth(Guest)  Posted on: 08/17/2010
According to my calculations, at least a billion people are now infected, and a million more are being infected every day. Can you comment on this?



Posted by:  iha_chauhan(Guest)  Posted on: 11/07/2009
hi people! AIDS can affect anyone anywhere. The best way is to protect yourself from any kind of unprotected exposure like sex workers, multi-partner sex, syringes, blood transfusion etc. Though women are more susceptible, men are equally receptable to infection. Symptoms as such could'nt be monitored. Its usually associted with decreased immunity with consecutive infections. The virus may not show itself to a maximum of 10 years. The only way is to check urself for HIV virus. Bye . Have a safe life



Posted by:  godsooh  Posted on: 05/14/2009
hi, could you tell me a little about the symptoms of a new HIV. does HIV has movement ? does it change the color of urine ? does it cause eternal heat ? does it has a biting movement in the reproductive system ? please, answer me because i am worried!



Posted by:  akii18  Posted on: 04/02/2009
hi guys i just wanted to know that does HIV virus spread through sex with multiple partners who are NOT affected....
and wats is tha possibility of a male getting affected by an infected female through unprocted sex?....
plz ans to these


Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 12/17/2009
Anyone of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can be infected with HIV, but you're at greatest risk of HIV/AIDS if you:â– Have unprotected sex with multiple partners. You're at risk whether you're heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual. Unprotected sex means having sex without using a new latex or polyurethane condom every time. â– Have unprotected sex with someone who is HIV-positive. â– Have another sexually transmitted disease, such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea or bacterial vaginosis.



Posted by:  Christianne1975(Guest)  Posted on: 10/05/2010
Anyone can become infected with HIV during sexual intercourse with someone who is currently infected by asymptomatic. However, the transmission rate for woman-to-man is lower than for man-to-woman or man-to man. However, it still occurs. The best bet is safe sex.




Posted by:  dayday(Guest)  Posted on: 03/06/2009
there may be hope. i know of a lady in a caribbean island who has been treating people with a special herb medicine which was given to her in a dream. since then she's been treating people who come back for it and claim improvement in the way feel some have claim ed to be cured but were never willing to go public any one who is willing to try it should email me and i will pass it on to her.i to have seen live before and after people that she help.


Posted by:  jc4eva(Guest)  Posted on: 10/22/2011
Really ? this sounds interesting what it the name of it nomi juice ? please give more details




Posted by:  GOKULNATH(Guest)  Posted on: 12/01/2008
HI GUYS DONT FEAR THE AIDS

BECAUSE WE ARE FULLY AWARENEES AIDS WILL NOT AFFECTED..............




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