HIV/AIDS
Viral immune syndrome
HIV/AIDS pairs the virus with the disease it causes.
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attacks the immune system; AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is the advanced stage when the immune system fails severely.
The slash acknowledges their connection while distinguishing infection from illness: HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, living with HIV/AIDS.
Someone can be HIV-positive for years without developing AIDS.
Microscopic infectious agent
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
- CD4Immune cell coreceptor
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
- retrovirusRNA virus copying into DNA
diagnosis · viral load · antiretroviral · immunodeficiency · lymphocytes · wasting syndrome · cytomegalovirus · tuberculosis
Mark of dishonor
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- activismDirect effort for reform
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- red ribbonRunner-up's decoration
LGBTQ · disclosure · support groups · criminalization · marginalization · community · solidarity · empowerment
Contraceptive barrier device
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- testingExamining to evaluate
- needle exchangeSafe injection supply service
- harm reductionMinimizing adverse outcomes pragmatically
abstinence · monogamy · circumcision · education · awareness · disclosure · PrEP · screening
HIV/AIDS direct-action organization
- red ribbonRunner-up's decoration
- Ryan WhiteHemophiliac advocacy symbol
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
- die-inProtest simulating mass casualties
protest · Elizabeth Taylor · activism · grassroots · awareness · memorial · candlelight vigil · march
HIV prevention medication
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- drug resistanceReduced medication responsiveness
- undetectableImpossible to notice
combination therapy · side effects · clinical trials · regimen · monitoring · breakthrough · remission
Evaluative selection process
- rapid testFast diagnostic yielding immediate results
- window periodTime before detectability
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
- antigenImmune response inducer
home test · anonymous · confidential · counseling · result · positive · negative · seropositive
Global disease outbreak
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- prevalenceState of being widespread
- incidenceRate of occurrence
- sub-Saharan AfricaContinent south of Sahara
crisis · public health · surveillance · hotspot · demographics · statistics · mortality · morbidity
virus
Microscopic infectious agent
- immune systemBody's pathogen-fighting network
- CD4Immune cell coreceptor
- T-cellsThymus-matured immune lymphocytes
retrovirus · diagnosis · viral load · antiretroviral · immunodeficiency · lymphocytes · wasting syndrome · cytomegalovirus · tuberculosis · candidiasis
stigma
Mark of dishonor
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- activismDirect effort for reform
- advocacyPleading for a cause
red ribbon · LGBTQ · disclosure · support groups · criminalization · marginalization · community · solidarity · empowerment · human rights
condoms
Contraceptive barrier device
- safe sexPrecautionary intimate practices
- testingExamining to evaluate
- needle exchangeSafe injection supply service
harm reduction · abstinence · monogamy · circumcision · education · awareness · disclosure · PrEP · screening · blood supply
ACT UP
HIV/AIDS direct-action organization
- red ribbonRunner-up's decoration
- Ryan WhiteHemophiliac advocacy symbol
- quiltStuffed, stitched bed covering
die-in · protest · Elizabeth Taylor · activism · grassroots · awareness · memorial · candlelight vigil · march · lobby
PrEP
HIV prevention medication
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- adherenceFaithful following of something
- drug resistanceReduced medication responsiveness
undetectable · combination therapy · side effects · clinical trials · regimen · monitoring · breakthrough · remission
screening
Evaluative selection process
- rapid testFast diagnostic yielding immediate results
- window periodTime before detectability
- antibodyProtein targeting foreign substances
antigen · home test · anonymous · confidential · counseling · result · positive · negative · seropositive · seronegative
pandemic
Global disease outbreak
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- prevalenceState of being widespread
- incidenceRate of occurrence
sub-Saharan Africa · crisis · public health · surveillance · hotspot · demographics · statistics · mortality · morbidity · endemic
- public healthdisease prevention, immunization, disease control, health education, epidemiology
- Immune Disordersautoimmune disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
- Fatal Diseasespancreatic cancer, glioblastoma, ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, metastatic cancer
- LGBTQ+ healthPrEP, hormone therapy, HRT, sexual health, safe sex
- MDGspoverty reduction, primary education, gender equality, child mortality, maternal health
- genital infectionschlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, genital warts
HIV/AIDShealthy
In good physical condition
HIV-negative · disease-free · seronegative · wellness · uninfected
HIV/AIDScured
Restored to health
full recovery · spontaneous remission · acute illness · common cold
- HIV/AIDS epidemicInfectious disease crisis since 1980s
- HIV/AIDS awarenessKnowledge about immunodeficiency virus
aids, HIV, AIDS, immunologist