HIV

Introduction The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) came about after an epidemic of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) surfaced in the 1980’s affecting the lives of gay men. It was first said to be gay related immune deficiency (GRID) (Baeten, 2012) and was sexually transmitted. This deadly disease has caused millions of deaths, but during its thirty plus years of existence; many breakthroughs have come about to make this a treatable disease. A few years later, cases of females being infected

Managing HIV/AIDS in Prisons HIV/AIDS is a serious health threat for prison populations, and presents significant challenges for prison management to control. In prison populations around the world, the prevalence of HIV is often higher than that of the general population. In some cases, the prevalence of HIV infection in prisons is up to a hundred times higher than in the community. Even in countries with large heterosexual HIV epidemics, such as in Africa, studies have shown that rates of HIV infection

The Let’s Be HIV Free: HIV Prevention campaign will implement a new policy among college campuses regarding the high human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence rates in the El Paso County area. The many college campuses in El Paso, Texas are comprised of more than 60,000 students, and provides a unique opportunity to prevent the transmission of this deadly disease. Under this new policy, students will undergo testing for HIV before being admitted into the campus, retest annually and partake in

Ronald Reagan and his cabinet was determined to minimizing the further risk and chances of the deadly HIV fluctuating in the United States. In 1987, the congress successfully added HIV/AIDS to the Center for Disease Control's Public Health Service (PHS) list of seven highly dangerous diseases. The ban sparked many debates and arguments almost leading to the reversal of PHS’s list, however Jesse Helms later that year passed an amendment to further reinstate the list and make sure it was not terminated

Reduction of HIV through PrEP on African American MSM Introduction Sexual Transmitted Infections’ (STI) are a significant health problem worldwide despite being neglected from the stigma and taboo associated with it. There are over 25 diseases that can be transmitted through sexual activity. Many STIs are unnoticeable as a result of the symptoms being asymptomatic and the stigma that is attached to getting an STI would discourage an individual from getting treatment. These infections could lead

HIV/ AIDS affects many people in the world. One of the many places that have the highest HIV/ AIDS epidemic is in South Africa. South Africa has one of the highest prevalence of HIV/ AIDS in the whole world. There are 6.3 million people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa. There is a 19.1% adult HIV/AIDS prevalence, 340,000 new infections, 200,000 AIDS related deaths, and 42% adults on antiretroviral treatment. South Africa has the largest antiretroviral treatment program in the world. There are

What is HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that cause initial HIV infection and, as the virus proliferates in the body, AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). HIV affects the immune system by exploiting, and, eventually, destroying a specific kind of immune cells. That allows for the gradual deterioration of a person’s immune system, which ultimately causes death from minor opportunistic infections, which are normally perfectly curable and generally do not cause major consequences

Canyon University: NRS- 427V 12/14/2014 HIV COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is defined by the Mayo Clinic as "A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition which is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV damages the immune system, and interferes with the ability the body has to fight the disease causing organism" (Mayo Clinic, 2014). HIV is an infection transmitted sexually. Another mode of transmission for HIV is by exposure to infected blood, or

The Process of HIV/AIDS Biology Mr.Brandt Connor Van Peursem The Process of HIV/AIDS AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is one of the worst diseases a person can get in their lifetime. This relatively new disease is terrible because it only can come through transfusion of blood and it becomes a part of a person’s body’s chemical makeup until it strikes. Due to this there is no known cure for AIDS. Getting AIDS means almost certain death for the victim. This paper will go through the

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. A member of a group of viruses called retroviruses, HIV infects human cells and uses the energy and nutrients provided by those cells to grow and reproduce. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease in which the body's immune system breaks down and is unable to fight off certain infections, known as "opportunistic infections," and other illnesses that take advantage of a weakened immune system. When a person is infected with HIV