To explain:
Why it is more difficult to eliminate the AIDS than smallpox and what would be involved in an eradication program of HIV infection?
Concept introduction:
The Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a syndrome that caused by a virus Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) is a subgroup of retrovirus that causes HIV infection. The AIDS is the last and serious stage of HIV disease and cause extreme damage to the immune system.
Explanation of Solution
The smallpox is an infectious disease that caused by two virus variants includes variola minor and variola major. By immunization, the smallpox have been primarily controlled and eradicated. The diseases are only eradicated, if those who have contracted the disease and complete contacts are immunized and treated. This strategy is employed successfully by the World Health Organization (WHO).
When the humans are the disease reservoir. Example, HIV/AIDS can be difficult to control and eradicate because once the genetic material of the HIV incorporated into an infected cell. It will insists throughout the part of the lifetime of the cells. Thus, the AIDS is more difficult to eradicate than the smallpox.
The high risk of AIDS occurs to the individual who is receiving blood and blood products from infected peoples. The HIV eradication program can be achieved by educating the people of safe sexual practices and reducing the chances of transmission through media of blood.
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