To explain: The approaches to be taken by a researcher while developing new HIV treatments.
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a RNA virus causes one of the deadliest diseases. The virus compromises the immune systems and is highly mutative. Therefore, it is difficult to develop to vaccines or treatment for the same. HIV spreads to unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of needles, blood transfusion, and from an affected mother to her child.
To suggest: Public policy decisions to recommend that might help slow the spread of HIV while new treatments or vaccines are being developed.
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a RNA virus causes one of the deadliest diseases. The virus compromises the immune systems and is highly mutative. Therefore, it is difficult to develop to vaccines or treatment for the same. HIV spreads to unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of needles, blood transfusion, and from an affected mother to her child.
To explain: The role of technology in slowing the spread of HIV.
Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a RNA virus causes one of the deadliest diseases. The virus compromises the immune systems and is highly mutative. Therefore, it is difficult to develop to vaccines or treatment for the same. HIV spreads to unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing of needles, blood transfusion, and from an affected mother to her child.
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