AIDS by Aldridge, Susan instant download

AIDS by Aldridge, Susan instant download

64 pages : 25 cm, Explores the science of AIDS, including why HIV/AIDS attack the human body's immune system, the origin of it, and whether or not we are winning the fight against HIV/AIDS, Includes index, Includes bibliographical references and index, A global issue -- What is a virus? -- The HIV virus. HIV and humans ; Signs and symptoms ; Living with HIV/AIDS -- Global epidemic. A new disease hits the world ; Discovery of the HIV virus ; A growing epidemic ; Finding a treatment -- AIDS orphans. AIDS in Africa ; HIV and children in Africa ; Dealing with AIDS in Africa -- A global crisis. AIDS around the world ; Spotlight on the Caribbean -- Understanding HIV. How HIV is transmitted ; Sex, drugs and AIDS ; Blood and AIDS ; Mother and child -- Raising awareness. Education and awareness ; Keeping blood safe ; The search for a vaccine -- Anti-viral drugs. Diagnosis and treatment ; HIV testing ; New treatment ; Around the world -- Vaccination campaign. AIDS and the future ; Epidemics and pandemics ; Future research ; Looking to the future