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Name : Indah Puspita Sari Stage : 12 th Science 2. My English Speech HIV-AIDS is a Silent Killer. HIV. H uman I mmunodeficiency V irus H = Infects only H uman beings I = I mmunodeficiency virus weakens the immune system and increases the risk of infection
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Name : Indah Puspita Sari Stage : 12th Science 2 My English SpeechHIV-AIDS is a Silent Killer
HIV • Human Immunodeficiency Virus • H = Infects only Human beings • I = Immunodeficiency virus weakens the immune system and increases the risk of infection • V = Virus that attacks the body
AIDS • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome • A = Acquired, not inherited • I = Weakens the Immune system • D = Creates a Deficiency of CD4+ cells in the immune system • S = Syndrome, or a group of illnesses taking place at the same time
Transmission of HIV • HIV is transmitted by • Direct contact with infected blood • Sexual contact: oral, anal, or vaginal • Direct contact with semen or vaginal and cervical secretions • HIV-infected mothers to infants during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding
Symptoms of HIV • Rapid Weight loss