can you die from having aids?

Answer 1

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).[1] The late stage of the condition leaves individuals prone to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to slow the virus's progression, there is no known cure. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk.[2][3] This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.

Most researchers believe that HIV originated in sub-Saharan Africa during the twentieth century;[4] it is now a pandemic, with an estimated 38.6 million people now living with the disease worldwide.[5] As of January 2006, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that AIDS has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized on June 5, 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history. In 2005 alone, AIDS claimed an estimated 2.4–3.3 million lives, of which more than 570,000 were children.[5] A third of these deaths are occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, retarding economic growth and destroying human capital. Antiretroviral treatment reduces both the mortality and the morbidity of HIV infection, but routine access to antiretroviral medication is not available in all countries.[6] HIV/AIDS stigma is more severe than that associated with other life-threatening conditions and extends beyond the disease itself to providers and even volunteers involved with the care of people living with HIV.

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Answer 2

Yes.

I also know people who live with full blown AIDS and do the best they can every day just like me or you. It's a horrible disease that we all need to put a stop to globally ! Every sexually active person should get tested for HIV/AIDS at least once a year.

Answer 3

It is not only true that you can die from AIDS but that you WILL die if you get infected with the HIV virus. All people who get infected with HIV will develop AIDS and all people who get AIDs will die from it.

With the latest medications a person can live longer but will eventually die from the disease.

Answer 4

Yes, there is no cure for AIDS. And at present, AIDS has a 100% death rate.
Don't forget that HIV infection and AIDS are not the same thing. HIV infection may lead to AIDS.

Answer 5

Yes. A.I.D.S., as in 'acquired immune-deficiency syndrome,' is invariably fatal. It destroys your immune system, so you die of an infection of some sort. There is no cure, but there are drugs that can control the progress of the disease.

Answer 6

yes. AIDs kills people.

Answer 7

....yessss....ever heard of africa's population crisis?

Answer 8

of course!