Sexually Transmitted Diseases PDF
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Prince June Kitane
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This document discusses sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. It explains how HIV attacks the immune system and various aspects of the virus and diseases.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prince June Kitane, RN, MAN, MIR, MBA HIV / AIDS HIV stands for “Human Immunodeficiency Virus” and AIDS stands for “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”. HIV is a virus that attacks the human body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 positive cells...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prince June Kitane, RN, MAN, MIR, MBA HIV / AIDS HIV stands for “Human Immunodeficiency Virus” and AIDS stands for “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”. HIV is a virus that attacks the human body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 positive cells. This mainly includes helper T cells. However, macrophages, dendritic cells, monocytes and other cells with CD4 receptors on their surface can also be attacked.
