AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a chronic, often life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is characterized by a severe weakening of the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection, occurring when the immune system is severely damaged, leading to a CD4 T-cell count below 200 cells/mm³ or the development of specific opportunistic infections or cancers. The transmission of HIV occurs through contact with certain body fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. There is currently no cure for AIDS, but antiretroviral therapy (ART) can manage the virus, allowing individuals to live longer and healthier lives.
Vodja UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima opozarja na morebitno drastično povečanje novih okužb s HIV in smrtnih primerov, povezanih z AIDS-om, do leta 2029. Predvidene nove okužbe s HIV bi lahko dosegle…