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HIV/AIDSOur group’s research topic, “Discuss the Developments in AIDS Research” will enlighten all four of us on progress in the field of medicine in regards to the fatal virus. But what is AIDS in the first place?DefinitionAcquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans,[1] and similar viruses in other species (SIV, FIV, etc.). The late stage of the condition leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to decelerate the virus's progression, there is currently no known cure. HIV, et al., are transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk.[2][3] This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.Useful LinksYou can browse the following pages on our wetpaint page to find out more about HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS Transmission HIV/AIDS SymptomsHIV/AIDS TreatmentHIV/AIDS VictimsHIV/AIDS Concluding Statements
