The discuss about AIDS origin has resurfaced recently due to new information that has come to light debunking old theories about when HIV originated in human populations.

This has gone a long way to finally putting to rest conspiracy theorists who believed that HIV had been transmitted to humans during polio vaccination trials.

HIV 1 is the more virulent and common of the HIV strains. HIV 1 is the strain that infects most the world and qualifies HIV as a pandemic. HIV II is the less common strain of HIV that is less virulent.

HIV 2 is mostly confined to West Africa, and not as prevalent. Both HIV 1 and HIV 2 are transmitted by bodily fluids. Safe sex, and non risky practices are essential. Including the use of condoms and safe sex practices. AIDS occurs when HIV/AIDS has progressed to the point as to promote opportunistic infections and other AIDS defining illnesses.

As treatments become more available the battle against HIV becomes more viable. Prevention needs to be a central pillar in combating AIDS, as well as aggressive treatment.

HAART regimens (combinations of AIDS drugs) are the primary weapon we have and it has been very effective in slowing the progression of HIV. These breakthroughs have been enabling patients to live a longer and healthier life.

A essential component in winning the fight against HIV is education, we need more HIV education. Misinformation and lack of understanding has been a huge contributer to the spread of HIV.

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