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TEN THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HIV/AIDS
 

1. The AIDS pandemic has already resulted in the deaths of approximately 11.7 million people worldwide and will ultimately cause the deaths of the estimated 30.6 million men, women and children around the globe still living with this disease. Roughly six million people were newly infected with HIV in 1997 -- nearly 16,000 people each day. In the year 2001, newly infected cases of HIV were five million. The number of people living with AIDS includes 37.1 million and the mortality rate for the year 2001 is three million.

2. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) results from the late stage of infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). In adults, the onset of AIDS can take up to 10 or more years, and new drug therapies can delay the progression of the disease into AIDS even longer. Thus, a person infected with HIV may look and feel healthy for many years, but he or she can still transmit the virus to someone else, which is why it is very important for individuals to get tested.

 

 

3. HIV is transmitted through the exchange of any HIV-infected body fluids. Transfer may occur during all stages of the disease. The HIV virus is found in the following fluids
blood
semen (and pre-ejaculate fluid)
vaginal secretions
breast milk

HIV does not survive long outside the body and therefore can only be transmitted when any of the above body fluids from an infected individual enters an uninfected individual.

 

 

4. HIV most frequently is transmitted sexually. The only way you can be completely sure to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV is by abstaining from all sexual contact.

You can significantly reduce your risk of contracting HIV by:

being aware of the modes of transmission of the disease.
correctly using a latex condom from start to finish, every time you have sex.
remembering all semen, even pre-ejaculate fluid, can carry the HIV virus.
engaging in safer sex practices such as kissing, touching and hugging which do    not transmit the disease.

 
5. It is important to note that:
 

All blood, organs, and tissue used during transfusions or surgeries have been tested for HIV. All contaminated products are immediately and carefully disposed of by medical professionals.

All medical and surgical instruments, including those used for tattooing and body piercing, must be completely sterilized or discarded properly after each use in order to prevent HIV transmission.

 
6. You do not get HIV from:
 

donating blood.
mosquito bites or bites from other bugs.
sneezes or coughs.
touching, hugging or dry kissing a person with HIV.
the urine or sweat of an infected person.
public restrooms, saunas, showers or pools.
sharing towels or clothing.
sharing eating utensils or drinks.
being friends with a person who has HIV/AIDS.

  

 

7. Young adults (under age 25) are quickly becoming the most at-risk age group, now accounting for an estimated 50% of all new HIV infections in Tamil Nadu. Teenagers and young people here and around the world need to take an active role in changing the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic by adjusting their behaviors and attitudes toward the disease.

8. Discriminating against people who are infected with HIV/AIDS or anyone thought to be at risk of infection violates individual human rights and endangers public health. Every person infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS deserves compassion and support, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their infection. Education is crucial in getting this message out.

9. You can help stop the spread of HIV! Get involved in community efforts. World AIDS Day is a special opportunity every year to focus attention on this urgent challenge that affects us all. It is well marked around Tamil Nadu by thousands of different events designed to increase awareness and to express solidarity and compassion. On World AIDS Day -- and every day -- join our efforts to stop the spread of HIV.

10. For more information on HIV/AIDS please feel free to call our help line   1097.

 



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