The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the cells of the immune system, which protects the body from infection. HIV travels through bodily fluids and can be transmitted through unprotected sex, blood transfusions, the sharing of contaminated surgical equipment, pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. If left untreated, HIV can develop into acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS.
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**Think Further Questions
1. In what ways do you think the global HIV/AIDS epidemic has lessened the productivity and economic growth of the affected countries?
2. How do you think stigma has perpetuated and exacerbated this epidemic since its beginning?
3. Do you think wealthy countries that have controlled HIV transmission should provide aid to the epicenters of the epidemic? If so, what could they do? Do you think they could make the issues worse?
**Contents
00:00 - Have You Ever?
00:22 - Here’s Why
00:46 - Definition of HIV/AIDS
02:05 - The History
03:46 - Why Care?
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