STDs (PSA)

who has treated AIDS patients since 1981. AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The problem is a defect in the immune system, so the body can't protect itself against ordinary infections. It's acquired because it occurs in people who previously had a normal immune system.

AIDS is caused by a virus now called HIV. Both men and women can get AIDS through sexual contact. HIV is also spread by contact with infected needles and by contaminated blood. There is no evidence that AIDS can be transmitted in the workplace by casual contact, by touching door knobs, or by hugging someone.

HIV cannot be spread by donating blood. People can reduce their chances of getting AIDS to almost zero by remaining in a mutually monogamous sexual relationship with an uninfected partner and by not using contaminated IV needles.

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