HIV/AIDS

Elaborat:Asaftei
Cristina
Grupa:COT-201
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a

spectrum of conditions caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),a

retrovirus. Following initial infection a person may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a

brief period of influenza-like illness. Typically, this is followed by a prolonged period with no

symptoms.If the infection progresses, it interferes more with the immune system, increasing the risk

of developing common infections such as tuberculosis, as well as other opportunistic infections, and

tumors which are otherwise rare,in people who have normal immune function.These late symptoms

of infection are referred to as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).This stage is often also

associated with unintended weight loss.

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HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions
of people worldwide.
Although the world has made significant progress in recent
decades, important global targets for 2020 were not met.
Division, disparity and disregard for human rights are among
the failures that allowed HIV to become and remain a global
health crisis. Now, COVID-19 is exacerbating inequities and
disruptions to services, making the lives of many people living
with HIV more challenging.
The theme of World AIDS Day 2021 is “End inequalities. End
AIDS”. With a special focus on reaching people left behind,
WHO and its partners are highlighting the growing
inequalities in access to essential HIV services.
On 1 December 2021, WHO is calling on global leaders and
citizens to rally to confront the inequalities that drive AIDS
and to reach people who are currently not receiving essential
HIV services.

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 In 2020, about 37 million people worldwide were living with
HIV and 680,000 deaths had occurred in that year. An estimated
20.6 million of these live in eastern and southern Africa.
Between the time that AIDS was identified (in the early 1980s)
and 2020, the disease has caused an estimated 36 million deaths
worldwide. HIV/AIDS is considered a pandemic disease
outbreak which is present over a large area and is actively
spreading.

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• The initial period following the contraction of HIV is
called acute HIV, primary HIV or acute retroviral
syndrome.Symptoms occur in 40–90% of cases and most
commonly include fever, large tender lymph nodes, throat
inflammation, a rash, headache, tiredness, and/or sores of
the mouth and genitalsThe rash, which occurs in 20–50%
of cases, presents itself on the trunk and is
maculopapular, classically. Some people also develop
opportunistic infections at this stage.The duration of the
symptoms varies, but is usually one or two weeks.Owing
to their nonspecific character, these symptoms are not
often recognized as signs of HIV infection.

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Thank you for your
attention!

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