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AIDS in Africa Erin kirkbride

Africa Holds the world’s poorest countries Desert/tropical

HIV/AIDS HIV attacks your T-cells Flu like symptoms No symptoms AIDS = damaged immune system CD4 cell count falls below 200 Normal count – 500-1,600

Transmission Unprotected sex Contaminated needles Contaminated blood transfusions Mother to child

Why? Poor medical care Rely on “folk” remedies No money No contraception Culture/religion Polygamy Miners/prostitution Lack of education Gender roles

EDUCATE! Prevention Antiretroviral therapy (ART) low/middle income Support from other countries My map 

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