HIV-affected community

The HIV-affected community refers to the group of individuals who are either infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or are directly impacted by the disease due to their close association with infected individuals.

Pronunciation

HIV-affected community: /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː əˈfektɪd kəˈmjuːnɪti/

Etymology

The term "HIV-affected community" is a compound noun. "HIV" is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, "affected" is derived from the Latin "afficere" meaning 'to influence', and "community" comes from the Latin "communitas" meaning 'common, public, general, shared by all or many'.

Related Terms

HIV: The virus that causes AIDS, which is transmitted through certain body fluids and damages the immune system.
AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by HIV.
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): The use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection.
CD4 Cells: A type of white blood cell that fights infection.
Viral Load: The amount of HIV in the blood.
Opportunistic Infections: Infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): A way for people who do not have HIV but who are at substantial risk of getting it to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day.
Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): A method to prevent HIV infection after a recent possible exposure to the virus.

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