Theory question 106
HIV/AIDSSection B: Emerging Issues in the Society
(a) Explain the following: (i) HIV; (ii) AIDS.
(b) List nine symptoms of AIDS.
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Model answer
(a)(i) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the virus that attacks and weakens the body's immune system.
(ii) AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection, when the immune system is so weak that the body suffers many infections.
(b) Any nine: rapid weight loss; persistent fever; chronic diarrhoea; persistent cough/tuberculosis; night sweats; skin rashes and sores; oral thrush; swollen lymph glands; extreme tiredness; loss of appetite; pneumonia; memory loss; hair loss.
Explanation
Distinguish HIV (virus) from AIDS (syndrome).