1. H - Human
I - Immunodeficiency
V - Virus
A - Acquired
I - Immune
D - Deficiency
S - Syndrome
2. The HIV virus attacks CD4 cells (also known as T-helper cells).
3. a) through breast milk if your mother has HIV
4. We know someone has HIV through a blood test that detects the virus or antibodies to it.
5. We should treat people with HIV and AIDS with kindness, respect, and compassion, without judgment or discrimination, just like anyone else.
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