World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. First observed in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first international day for global health. This day is a time for organizations and individuals …
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Treatment For HIV/AIDS
Infectious diseases are diseases caused by microorganisms. These microorganisms can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Infectious diseases are also termed communicable diseases. Collectively, these diseases kill more people each year in the world than any other single cause. While there are many, many different kinds of infectious diseases, among the most prominent serious infectious …
What is PrEP and How Does it Work?
What is PrEP PrEP means pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is medicine administered to prevent people from contracting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The “pre” means it’s taken before you come into contact with the virus. “Exposure” stands for the actual contact with the virus. It is contrasted to PEP, which is taken as an emergency treatment …