AIDS is acquired immuno deficiency syndrome. It is a fatal disease caused by a rapidly mutate retrovirus which attacks the immune system and leaves the patient susceptible to infections, malignancies, and neurological disorders. It was first recognized as a disease in 1981. The virus was isolated in 1983 and was ultimately named the human immunodeficiency [...]
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world and has infected more than 40 million people worldwide as of the end of 2003. More than 1.1 million people in the United States have been infected with HIV. The scourge of HIV has been particularly devastating in Sub-Saharan Africa. The [...]
The provision of support and strength to individuals, couples, families or groups by, competent persons, to help them cope with the knowledge that they are infected or affected by HIV. It is an ongoing process that allows the individuals to develop a sense of responsibility in meeting challenges posed by their infection. Counseling should also [...]
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