HIV/AIDS: Problems, Causes and Control

The epidemic of HIV/AIDS, is largely looming all over the world. This is going to be more dangerous than atomic weapons. So far no remedy is available for cure; only can be prevented. This book consists of some select readings, mainly focusing on problems, causes and prevention of this dreaded disease. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) basically provokes an infection, which destroys the body’s immune system. And AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is the advanced stage of this disease, when the immune system becomes irreparably damage, engendering multiple infections and cancers. Substantially based on authoritative secondary sources, the vital information is contained under the following chapters, namely-Introduction; vulnerable India; Fighting HIV: Some Guidelines; and Effective Counselling: Methods and Techniques. An exhaustive glossary of relevant terms and bibliography are added features.