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Unraveling the Complexities of HIV/AIDS

Introduction Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) continue to pose significant challenges to global public health.

This essay provides a concise and factual overview of HIV/AIDS, covering key aspects such as transmission, prevention, global impact, treatment, and ongoing research, drawing on reliable sources to ensure accuracy. Transmission HIV is primarily transmitted through certain body fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk.

The most common modes of transmission are unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of contaminated needles among intravenous drug users, and mother-to-child transmission during childbirth or breastfeeding. Prevention Prevention strategies are crucial in curbing the spread of HIV.

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