World AIDS Day 2010
by Savitha C Muppala on Nov 30, 2010Advertisement
World AIDS Day 2010 - "Universal Access and Human Rights"
World AIDS Day which falls on December 1st, 2010, is an opportune time to increase awareness, improve funding, tackle prejudice, step-up education, and activate prevention measures with special attention on countries with high prevalence of HIV-AIDS.AIDS/HIV - Common Opportunistic Infections
Kaposi sarcoma was named for Dr. Moritz Kaposi who first described it in 1872. Kaposi's sarcoma was a rare form of relatively benign cancer that usually occured in older people who are of Mediterranean origin or cancer or transplant patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Most Kaposi's sarcoma cases have developed in association with HIV infection and the AIDS, especially among homosexual men.AIDS/HIV Risk Associated with Blood Transfusion
The HIV, which causes AIDS, is easily transmitted through blood transfusions. Blood transfusions will always carry certain risks, but HIV transmission through blood transfusion can virtually be prevented. Blood should be screened for the presence of diseases causing viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, or for the presence of anti bodies produced against these agents.Oral Health And AIDS
AIDS virus, besides creating havoc on the body's immune system, also causes serious damage to the mouth and the surrounding structures. The mouth as we know is a hotbed of all kinds of microorganisms, some of which are quite normal to the area. But under immunocompromised conditions, these 'normal' microorganisms start to cause irreparable damage to the area. Besides teeth, lips, tongue, gums and cheeks are also affected by AIDS.Condoms
Condoms protect us from AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. The spread of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease across Europe around the 1500s prompted for the invention of the condom. Besides protecting from various sexually transmitted infections, condoms enhance responsibility and mutual understanding between the partners. Use of condoms is devoid of any side effects and is cheaper way to avoid AIDS.Advertisement
