Aids

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In this article, the writer discusses that although the AIDS disease is still not completely understood, what is known is that HIV infects the T-cells of the immune system, and as the body fights back, it is eventually overwhelmed. The writer notes that this leaves the body vulnerable to infections and cancers. The writer looks at symptoms and diagnosis of the disease. The writer concludes that in the 1980s AIDS was seen mainly in homosexual and bisexual men, however now the majority of new HIV infections are seen in drug users who share needles, and among women sexual partners of drug users.

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"It is theorized that the virus passed from the blood of the chimps into humans through superficial wounds, since chimpanzees are hunted for food in this region, and that it may have begun as early as the 1930s."
"Although the disease is still not completely understood, what is known is that HIV infects the T-cells of the immune system, and as the body fights back, it is eventually overwhelmed, thus leaving the body vulnerable to infections and cancers. While some people develop flu-like symptoms shortly after infection, others have not symptoms, and it may be months or years before serious symptoms develop in adults, however infants who are infected in the womb or at birth will generally develop symptoms with the first two years of life."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "AIDS." The Columbia Encyclopedia. 2006. Retrieved December 08 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.
• Bauer, Henry H. :The mystery of HIV/AIDS. Quadrant. July 01, 2006. Retrieved December 08 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.
• Berger, Timothy. "A dramatic change in HIV treatment. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. July 01, 2004. Retrieved December 08 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.
• Montagne, Renee; Inskeep, Steve. "AIDS Treatment Remains a Delicate Balance." Morning Edition: National Public Radio. August 14, 2006. Retrieved December 08 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.
• "Pfizer To Make Investigational Treatment Available To HIV/AIDS Patients." Investrend. Date: December 01, 2006. Retrieved December 08 2006 from HighBeam Research Library.

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