AID

AIDS

ORIGINS

It’s origined in Africa in the XX century.

It’s considerated a pandemic of a disease that it’s present in the world.

   Sin datos   Menos de 0,1%

   0,1-0,5%   0,5-1%   1-5%   5-15%   15-50%

• Is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus.

THAT ILLNESS CONSISTS…

• Is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse.

There are three main stages of HIV infection

1. Acute infection

2. Clinical latency

3. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

PREVENTION

Primarily through safe sex and needle-exchange programs.

There is no cure or vaccine however, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy.