Aids in The United States

"Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. (HIV)." (avert.org) It is believed that since the start of the Aids epidemic, the U.S. alone has experienced well over half a million deaths from the disease. The disease can be transmitted through sexual contact and or blood. The way the virus works is, over time the HIV virus gradually attacks the immune system cells. This causes one to become vulnerable to infections, leaving the infected open to illness during the duration of the disease. Some symptoms include, fever, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea (lasting longer that one week), and weightloss. When the HIV virus matures, it becomes full blown Aids. This process can take years. Ultimately the infected subject will die.

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