Prevention Of HIV Transmission
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a lentivirus that is the cause of AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV causes the progressive destruction of immune system which leaves the body defenseless against opportunistic infections and cancers. Currently there is no cure for HIV or AIDS but antivirals are able to stop disease progression if they are taken daily and life-long. The World Health Organization has the disease listed as a pandemic and HIV infection prevention is a top priority for many health organizations in countries around the world. Africa has the misfortune of having largest number of infected persons in the world. Globally, 33 million people are infected by HIV, 7000 new cases of infection occur daily and 2 million people die each year from AIDS.