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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

HIV is a virus that kills the cells that help the body fight infections. Once the immune system is compromised, a person develops AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). HIV is most commonly transmitted by sexual contact or sharing needles with an infected person.

Our product is designed for public health education and as a useful remind to get tested.

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) GMEU-PD-0400
£11.95
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Sizes Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size!
Gigantic (GG) 40-60cm
XL (XL) 25-38cm
Original (PD) 12-20cm
Minis (MM) 5-10cm each
Keychain (KC) 5-10cm with clip
Materials Plush from all new materials. Stuffed with polyester fiber fill. Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety. For ages 3 and up.

All about HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

H.I.V. (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that kills the CD4 cells, or T-helper cells, which help the body fight infections. Once the body's immune system has been compromised, a person develops AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

H.I.V. is found in bodily fluids, and it can be transmitted when these come into contact with an uninfected person’s broken skin or mucous membranes. The most common means of transmission by far are:

• Sexual contact with an infected person
• Sharing needles or syringes (primarily for drug injection) with someone who is infected
• During pregnancy or birth to babies of HIV-infected mothers, or through breast-feeding after birth

Although additional transmission possibilities exist – such as accidental skin puncture by infected-needles in medical settings; introduction of infected blood into a caregiver's open cut (or eyes or nose); contact with infected blood by sharing razors or toothbrushes in a household setting – they are very rare. Insect bites and contact with H.I.V.-infected sweat have also been studied, but the risks have been found to be essentially non-existent. In fact, studies have shown that simply drying H.I.V.-infected fluids reduces viral presence by 90-99%.

Although improved treatments are helping some AIDS patients lead longer, healthier lives, there is no vaccine for H.I.V. and no cure for AIDS.

Information is provided by the Center for Disease Control.

 
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