AIDS Retroviruses

Abstract Today, tens of millions of people around the world are going to die young because they are infected by HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The primary AIDS virus is HIV-1, which can be spread via sexual intercourse or drug use (activities, which result in body fluid exchange like blood and semen). HIV can also be passed from mother to child and can also be acquired during blood transfusions. AIDS, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, …

…individuals about whether AIDS should be treated as a medical or a moral problem, an increasing number are asking what can be done to best serve the dignity, liberty, and health of those who are infected, as well as to prevent new infections in the name of public health. While it is the duty of the infected not to spread the virus, it is the responsibility of the community to provide education, compassion, and support.