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BioMed Central, Virology Journal, 1(8), 2011

DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-8-401

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The epidemic of HIV/AIDS in developing countries; the current scenario in Pakistan

Journal article published in 2011 by Muhammad Z. Yousaf, Sadia Zia, Masroor E. Babar, Usman A. Ashfaq ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency virus) causes (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) AIDS, in which the immune system of body totally fails to develop any defense against the foreign invaders. Infection with HIV occurs by transfer of blood, semen, and breast milk. HIV/AIDS is a global problem and it results nearly 25 million deaths worldwide. Developing countries like Pakistan have issues regarding Public Health. Currently, epidemic of HIV/AIDS is established in Pakistan and there is a threat of an expanded HIV/AIDS outbreak in the country. The major reason is that population is engaging in high-risk practices, low awareness about HIV/AIDS, and treacherous blood transfusion practices. A supplementary threat to Pakistan is India because both sharing a border and India is facing a rapidly growing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Local NGOs, National and International organizations are warning that in near future Pakistan may experiences bad situation regarding HIV/AIDS.