HIV/AIDS in China
HIV/AIDS in China
HIV/AIDS in China (pronunciation: /ˌeɪtʃaɪˈviː/ /ˈeɪdz/ in /ˈtʃaɪnə/) refers to the occurrence, treatment, and prevention of HIV and AIDS within the People's Republic of China.
Etymology
The term "HIV" is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which causes the disease known as AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). The term "China" refers to the East Asian country officially known as the People's Republic of China.
Definition
HIV is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which help the immune system fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS. AIDS is the most severe phase of HIV infection. People with AIDS have such badly damaged immune systems that they get an increasing number of severe illnesses, called opportunistic infections.
HIV/AIDS in China
The first case of HIV/AIDS in China was reported in 1985. Since then, the Chinese government has made significant strides in combating the disease, but challenges remain. The primary modes of HIV transmission in China are through sexual contact, intravenous drug use, and mother-to-child transmission.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Antiretroviral therapy: The use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection.
- Public health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Sexually transmitted infection: An infection that is spread by sexual contact.
- Intravenous drug use: The injection of drugs directly into a vein.
- Mother-to-child transmission: The spread of HIV from an HIV-infected woman to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HIV/AIDS in China
- Wikipedia's article - HIV/AIDS in China
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