Research paper on HIV/AIDSInclude information on Symptoms,Transmission,Statistics, and prevention of HIV/Aids.Managerial Epidemiology class

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Table of contents
Introduction    3
Symptoms    3
Transmission    4
Statistics    4
Prevention    5
Conclusion    6
References    7
Introduction
The viral disease known as the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a significant issue for global public health. HIV weakens an individual's immune system, which leads to the development of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The physiological fluids that the virus is most frequently transmitted by are blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. HIV/AIDS symptoms range from minor flu-like symptoms to more dangerous opportunistic infections. Even while the virus has affected people all around the world, it disproportionately affects low- and middle-income nations, especially those in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the considerable advancements made in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment over the past few years, millions of individuals still carry the virus and millions more are at risk of contracting it. To lessen the impact of the epidemic, effective preventative and treatment options are available, such as behavioural interventions and antiretroviral medicine. To achieve a world free of HIV/AIDS, more funding and research must be put into these initiatives.
Symptoms
HIV infection symptoms can differ from person to person, and the earliest signs are frequently mild and flu-like. Fever, exhaustion, enlarged lymph nodes, and sore throat are typical symptoms. Headache, muscle aches, and joint discomfort may also be present. More severe symptoms, like recurrent diarrhoea, weight loss, and continuous coughing, may appear as the virus develops. Opportunistic diseases like tuberculosis, pneumonia, and some malignancies can also affect people with HIV/AIDS. Particularly when the immune system is significantly weakened, these diseases can be fatal (Saha & Samanta, 2019). Early detection and treatment are crucial in stopping the progression of the disease because in some situations, people may not show any symptoms for years after infection (Anokye et al., 2019). The development of AIDS, which is marked by a severely weakened immune system and the incidence of particular opportunistic infections, might result from HIV infection in the long run.
Transmission
    HIV is mostly spread by contact with bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk, from an infected person. Unprotected sexual contact with an infected individual, sharing of contaminated needles or injection supplies, and transmission from an infected mother to her child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding are the most typical ways for this disease to spread. Hugging, kissing, or sharing utensils are not examples of insignificant touching that might spread...