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HIV infection is fatal! The life can, however be prolonged through medicines.

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How many people die of AIDS each day in South Africa?

According to an article by the North-South Institute on HIV/AIDS and Development, somewhere between five and six people die per minute from aids.


What are some facts about AIDS?

AIDS is short for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It attacks the immune system. People who die of AIDS actually die of another illness that the body would normally be able to get over with a properly functioning immune system. It is possible to carry and spread HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, without knowing that you are infected. HIV is not spread by casual contact or saliva, but someone can become infected by coming in contact with tainted blood or sexual fluids.


Did Michael Landon die of aids?

No, Michael Landon did not die of AIDS. He passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 1, 1991. Although there were rumors about his health, his illness was publicly known to be cancer, and he was open about his diagnosis in his final months.


How do people get AIDS?

By having sexual intercourse without protection. People can get AIDS by sexual intercourse or even open wound to open wound with a person who has AIDS. That being one of the reasons why doctors do not reuse needles and wear gloves. Other reasons are for their own safety and the patients safety. Blood is normally tested when donating or receiving blood but you can contract AIDS from the transfer of blood. AIDS is also the progressed stage of HIV. Not everyone that has HIV progresses to AIDS though (being the reason for the term "HIV/AIDS"). So it is possible to contract HIV then it to progress to AIDS.


What sickness did Todd of Running shoes by Rick Barrett die of?

Todd doed of AIDS.