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The Importance of AIDS Education

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a lethal disease that has no cure. Lack of awareness can lead to the disease being spread quickly. Education is critical for spreading accurate information on how the human immunodeficiency virus, which later develops into AIDS, is contracted.

  1. Opportunistic Infections

    • Opportunistic infections (candida, cytomegalovirus, pneumonia and others) can kill a person with AIDS if no treatment is undertaken.

    Misconceptions

    • AIDS education helps with misconceptions that many people living with AIDS or HIV have, such as what can and cannot be done, how long a person can survive with the disease and how the disease is spread.

    Education Locations

    • AIDS education takes place through schools, hospitals, seminars to family and friends sharing knowledge in the home, among other locations.

    Warning

    • Workplace education on AIDS helps warn workers of threats and remove misconceptions. According to Avert.org, 9 out of 10 people living with AIDS work.

    Treatment

    • Educating those with AIDS is important, because although there is no cure for the disease, medications and facility treatment can help prevent conditions from getting worse.

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