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What Is AIDS? What Is HIV?

What Is AIDS? What Is HIV?   AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The illness alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases. This susceptibility worsens as the disease progresses. HIV is found in the body fluids of an infected person (semen and vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk). The virus is passed from one person to another through blood-to-blood and sexual contact. In addition, infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, delivering the baby during childbirth, and through...

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What is a STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)?

 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected individual. These are also termed sexually transmitted infections or STIs. STDs can be transmitted during vaginal or other types of sexual intercourse including oral and anal sex. Causes The causative organisms behind STDs include: Viruses such as HIV virus, hepatitis B, herpes complex and human papilloma virus (HPV) Bacteria such as gonorrhea, Chlamydia and syphilis   Who is at risk? Anybody who has engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse or contact is at risk of transmitting an STD. However, the risk is higher in certain groups which include: Those with multiple sex...

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