AIDS/Sindrome De Immunodeficiencia (SIDA) Flashcards

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AIDS is a weakening of the immune system that makes you vulnerable to infection.

A

El síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida (SIDA) es el debilitamiento del sistema inmune que hace que Ud. sea vulnerable a infecciones.

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How it happens.

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Como sucede.

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AIDS is caused by a virus and may have been transmitted by unprotected contact with infected blood or body fluids.

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El virus que causa el SIDA puede ser transmitido por el contacto con sangre o líquidos infectados.

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4
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You may have contracted the disease through:

A

Ud. se puede haber contagiado al usar drogas por:

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5
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I.V. drug use with a dirty, infected needle.

A

Medio intravenoso con una aguja sucia e infectada.

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Unprotected sexual contact.

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Por contacto sexual sin preservativo/condón.

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Blood products or blood transfusions.

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Productos de sangre o una transfusión de sangre.

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How we treat it:

A

Como lo tratamos:

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It is a sexual transmitted disease, so any individuals with whom you have had sexual intercourse should be informed of your illness.

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Es una enfermedad que se transmite sexualmente, por lo tanto, todas las personas con las que ha mantenido relaciones sexuales deben ser informadas de su enfermedad.

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