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Write short notes on
(a) AIDS.

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  • AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a RNA virus known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
  • HIV virus attacks white blood cells (WBCs) or lymphocytes (T4helper cells) of human beings and weakens the human body's immunity or self- defence mechanism.
  • Aids spread by: Sexual contact with unknown people, blood transfusion, sharing of needles, from infected mother to child during pregnancy.
  • World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1. Spreading awareness regarding the prevention, causes, symptoms, treatment, and misconceptions about AIDS.

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