What Is HIV
by Roman Pierce and Nicolas Eilders
HIV
HIV is a human immunodeficiency virus, which means that it gradually attacks the body's immune cells, more specifically, T-cells.
STDs
Most people think that STDs are harmless because they can be cured, but that is really not the case. STDs can lead to HIV which will then lead to AIDS.
Is it communicable?
Yes, it is communicable, but the most common type is hereditary, which means that mothers give it to there children during birth.
Is it curable?
No, but it can be managed with CD4 cell shots and daily medication. But it is expensive, almost 1,000 dollars a month!
Statistics
1.2 million people infected in U.S..
36.9 million people infected in the world.
2.6 million children infected in the world.
1.2 million people infected in U.S. and 14% don't know there infected.
13,000 people died from AIDS in 2012.