AIDS essays

As a communicable disease, the correct definition of tuberculosis also commonly known as TB is a contagious infection known primarily to attack the lungs but can also spread to other body parts including the spinal cord and the b...

HIV/AIDS and Its Impact on the Immune System Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) affects the immune system of humans by destroying the CD-4 cells. It progressively advances into Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV alter...

Abstract This paper examined the effectiveness of Highly Effective Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in the management of HIV/AIDS. Data for the study were obtained from secondary sources, particularly peer-reviewed articles. Review...

Introduction This paper examines HIV/AIDs in the Republic of South Africa as a healthcare policy issue. Historically, HIV/AIDs originated in Africa in 1920, particularly within the Democratic Republic of Congo where the HIV virus...

Introduction HIV stands for Human-Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a retrovirus causing the HIV infection, and with time without proper treatment, it results to AIDS (Acquired-Immunodeficiency Syndrome) as the final stage. HIV activ...

Introduction Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) a type of virus responsible for a condition called AIDS. HIV destabilizes or weakens the body’s immune system and destroys a type of cells (CD4 helper lymphocyte cells) that help ...

Introduction Marijuana use in the United States remains illegal as per the Federal Law; however, a number of states have legalized the use of marijuana for both recreational and medicinal use. 29 states have legalized its use for...

Chapter 1 Despite the numerous public health issues, the one addressed here is HIV/AIDS with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) being the virus that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Known to have started in the...