HIV AIDS WHAT IS HIV/AIDS ?HIV is a virus that attack the immune system man. AIDS is an abbreviation from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Acquired means obtained, not heredity. AIDS means set of symptoms due to deficiency or weakness of the immune system the body formed after us born. CAUSES OF HIV/AIDS Viruses enter the human body mainly through blood semen, and vaginal secretions. After enter the human body, then the target The main source of HIV is CD4 lymphocytes because Viruses have an affinity for CD4 surface molecules. This virus will change its genetic information to in an integrated form in genetic information from cells that attacked, that is changing shape RNA (ribonucleic acid) to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) using reverse transcriptase enzymes. Symptoms of HIV/AIDS The symptoms of HIV vary depending on the at the stage of infection. few weeks first after initial infection, individuals may have no symptoms or influenza-like illnesses including fever, headache, rash, or sore throat. HIV/AIDS prevention. To avoid transmission of HIV, it is known the concept of "ABCDE" as follows. A (Abstinence): means Absence of sex or not having sex for the unmarried. B (Be faithful): means to act loyal to one sex partner (do not change partners). C (Condom): means Prevent transmission HIV through sexual intercourse with use a condom. D (Drug No): means Forbidden use drugs. E (Education): means giving Correct education and information about HIV, how it is transmitted, prevention and treatment.