Medical Expert Consultation · AIDS

Author: Cao Yunzhen
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: AIDS is the Chinese translation of the English term "AIDS," which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is a fatal infectious disease caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV primarily destroys the human immune system, gradually weakening the body's ability to resist various pathogens from the external environment. As a result, it is highly susceptible to infectious diseases and tumors that healthy individuals are less likely to contract, ultimately leading to death. Since AIDS was first discovered, it has been less than 20 years, but its widespread global epidemic has infected over 30 million people and claimed the lives of over 10 million. To date, there is still no effective treatment to cure this disease. Therefore, what we can do is to understand it as much as possible and take precautions to prevent it from harming ourselves. This book compiles the wisdom of numerous experts and provides in-depth yet accessible and considerate answers to 100 of the most pressing questions people have about AIDS prevention and control.