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Over 36 million people worldwide are affected by the HIV virus. Of these 36 million people, more than 2.6 million children live with the virus everyday. Luckily, pharmacologists have developed many treatments and drugs to aid these people, allowing them to maintain a normal and healthy lifestyle.

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HIV/AIDS
THE IMPORTANCE AND THE AFFECTED

The Importance and Those Affected

Who does HIV/AIDS impact and why is this important?

The HIV/AIDS pandemic impacts millions of people in different continents, especially Africa. Africa has the highest death rate caused by the HIV virus, due to the fact that many are unable to receive proper treatment and care for HIV/AIDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIV/AIDS, although now considered a chronic disease, has the capability to end the lives of many people. This should not only have an impact upon those who suffer from the disease, but also on those who are at risk of contracting the virus. The HIV virus is able to go undetected for so long, and numerous people could be infected without being aware of it. To combat the spread of this retrovirus, not only do we have to be able to access treatment, but we also have to know the basics of the disease and what we can do to prevent ourselves from getting it.

 

 

What is HIV/AIDS?

Although the terms "HIV" and "AIDS" are used to describe the same disease, they are not the same thing. "HIV" refers to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus which attacks a person's immune system. "AIDS" refers to the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, the later stage of an HIV infection. 

 

 

 

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