Which virus causes AIDS?
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HIV
It attacks the defence cells of the immune system.
💡 Did you know? „HIV“ stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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What does the abbreviation AIDS stand for?
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
It is the final stage of an HIV infection.
💡 Did you know? The body can then barely defend itself.
In which decade was AIDS first described?
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The 1980s
The first cases were noticed in the USA in 1981.
💡 Did you know? At first the cause was completely unknown.
Which system does HIV specifically attack?
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The immune system
It destroys key defence cells (T-helper cells).
💡 Did you know? This makes harmless germs life-threatening.
How is HIV transmitted?
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Through blood and sexual contact
It can also pass from mother to child.
💡 Did you know? But not through everyday contact.
Which treatment makes HIV manageable today?
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Antiretroviral therapy
A drug combination keeps the virus in check.
💡 Did you know? Those affected can live an almost normal lifespan.
Can well-treated HIV still be transmitted?
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No
If the virus is undetectable, it is not transmittable.
💡 Did you know? Experts summarise this as „U = U“.
Which simple means effectively protects against infection during sex?
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The condom
It prevents the exchange of body fluids.
💡 Did you know? Awareness campaigns made it known worldwide.
From which animal does HIV originally derive?
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From apes
It probably jumped from chimpanzees to humans.
💡 Did you know? Such crossings are called zoonoses.
Is there an approved vaccine against HIV yet?
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No
The virus mutates too fast for a vaccine.
💡 Did you know? Research into it has run for decades.
Which pill taken before sex can prevent infection?
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PrEP
Healthy people take it to protect against HIV.
💡 Did you know? It greatly lowers the infection risk.
Which symbol became the global sign of solidarity with HIV patients?
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The red ribbon
It is worn especially on World AIDS Day.
💡 Did you know? World AIDS Day is on 1 December.
Which world region is most affected by HIV?
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Southern Africa
Most people living with HIV are there.
💡 Did you know? Aid programmes brought the numbers down sharply.
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