History of HIV/AIDS HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus is believed to have been around long before it was actually discovered. Research shows that it may have originated in primates and later to humans. No one is for sure how many cases there were in humans before 1970 but by 1980 the virus had spread to five continents. It is also unsure where the virus originated but is widely accepted that it can be traced back to Africa. The first cases of AIDS were identified among gay men in the early
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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
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HIV/AIDS is a topic that is not being discussed as often as it should. As a result‚ innocent people are contracting this virus‚ especially young adults. Every 9 ½ minutes‚ a person in the United States find out they have HIV. HIV/AIDS is an incurable disease. So far more than one million people in the U.S. are living with HIV/AIDS. There are one out of five people that are living with this and not even realize it. HIV/AIDS is a serious problem‚ however with earlier prevention and education‚ we can
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syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of HIV disease‚ which causes severe damage to immune system and numerous of dead all over the world. AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among people ages 25 – 44 in the United States. Millions of people around the world are living with HIV/AIDS‚ including many children under age 15 (PubMed Health). In addition‚ AIDS ranks the first leading of death in Vietnam. More than 260000 people living with AIDS and an estimated 100 people become infected every day (AIDS in
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Essay #2 Process How to Make a Taco Tacos have been a long time favorite food of mine and preparing one is an art. Learning how to make a delicious‚ mouthwatering taco came from my mother. One night each week was taco night when I was growing up. The first and most important step in the taco making process is getting fresh ingredients. You will need soft taco shells‚ lean ground sirloin‚ roma tomatoes‚ shredded lettuce‚ Mexican Blend shredded cheese‚ taco sauce (with desired hotness of
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The history of HIV and AIDS in Nigeria The first two HIV cases in Nigeria were identified in 1985 and were reported at an international AIDS conference in 19866. In 1987 the Nigerian health sector established the National AIDS Advisory Committee‚ which was shortly followed by the establishment of the National Expert Advisory Committee on AIDS (NEACA). At first the Nigerian government was slow to respond to the increasing rates of HIV transmission7 and it was only in 1991 that the Federal Ministry
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MDG6 Combat HIV/AIDS‚ Malaria and Other Diseases: MDG6 strive to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS and the incidence of malaria and other major diseases. Most of the indicators show positive trends‚ particularly in the case of HIV prevalence among pregnant women‚ and detection and provision of health care for TB patients. The latter has been achieved and the former is likely to be. This can be attributed to swift and focused action on the part of the government‚ particularly in the case of TB. However
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About HIV/AIDS In October 1991‚ Earvin “Magic” Johnson was told that he tested positive for HIV after he took a routine physical. After much consideration Johnson made the decision to retire from the Los Angeles Lakers because of his medical condition. When his condition was published‚ some media outlets reported that some individuals confused his HIV with the disease AIDS. People believed the only way to contract HIV were by being a drug addict or homosexual. Magic Johnson has been living HIV positive
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typically safe version of the pathogen‚ which is unable to cause the disease‚ is then produced by the altered or inactivated state. Once the vaccine is administered into the blood stream‚ the agent is recognized as a foreign body‚ which then triggers the process of active immunity‚ which in turn builds up antibodies to fight this particular pathogen (Wisegeek). Vaccination is intended to provide protection so that if the body comes in contact with the same type of disease in the future‚ the immune system
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) Instructions Meet the Client: Jeff Smith Thirty-two-year-old Jeff Smith is admitted from his healthcare provider’s office to the acute care facility. Jeff was diagnosed HIV positive 2 years ago. His history includes fatigue‚ a productive cough‚ and weight loss. A tuberculosis (TB) skin test was administered in the healthcare provider’s office. Admission prescriptions include "isolation precautions for possible tuberculosis." Admission Procedure
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