One of the reasons that scientists have found it so difficult to create a vaccine against Aids is that the HI virus has the ability to mutate once it enters a host body. This means that it is incredibly difficult to create antibodies that target the virus, since the virus can just change to a [...]
We’ve discussed some scary statistics when it comes to HIV and Aids. We’ve also spoken before about the importance of condoms in preventing the spread of HIV. Now, according to TimesLive, a recent study conducted by the Royal Society has shown just how effective they can be. According to figures published in the Royal Society [...]
A recently released statistic from the South African Institute for Race Relations estimates that South Africa’s population would be larger by about 4.4 million people were it not for deaths due to HIV/Aids. Of course, it doesn’t necessarily mean that 4.4 million people have died of Aids or Aids-related illnesses. We have to assume that [...]