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	ICT TO FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS

Mission Statement What to know about HIV/AIDS How can I prevent? Why should we care? Getting Help ICT Support References	WHAT IS AIDS ? AIDS is caused by a virus called the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV attacks the body's white blood cells which are part of the body's immune system to help protect a person from infections. When these cells are damaged, a person's ability to fend off disease decreases. Infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breast-feeding. People with AIDS often die from illneses that would not pose a threat to them Where did HIV come from? Are you at Risk?

WHAT IS AIDS ?

AIDS is caused by a virus called the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV attacks the body's white blood cells which are part of the body's immune system to help protect a person from infections. When these cells are damaged, a person's ability to fend off disease decreases. Infected pregnant women can pass HIV to their baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as through breast-feeding. People with AIDS often die from illneses that would not pose a threat to them

Where did HIV come from?

Are you at Risk?

Last updated on 06/2006 by Thuthuy Quach-Vu

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