1. HIV WORKSHEET ANSWERS

5. 5. Aids is caused by a virus.
6. The virus attacks the body's immune system.
7. When the immune system is weakened, the body is less able to defend itself from other infections or cancer.
8. Good hygiene
Vaccination
Avoid transfer of body fluids
Avoid needle sharing/drug use
Antibody injections

8. * The immune system will reject the organ by producing antibodies.
* The identical twin of the recipient (same genetic makeup).= better chance to accept..
* To stop the immune system from attacking the donated organ (block antibody production)
* The drugs may depress the immune system & make the recipient more susceptible to disease (weakened).