The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is, the real Human Immune Hunter can lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS. According to WHO 2009 report, there are 33.4 million people living with HIV around the world and more than 80000 people are living with HIV in Cambodia. The HIV progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. 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, seminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can involve anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids. Tests used for the diagnosis of HIV infection in a particular person require a high degree of both sensitivity and specificity. The initial test for HIV is ELISA, and then a second test using the Western blot procedure determines the size of the antigens in the test kit binding to the antibodies. The PCR method is the more accurate test for HIV to amplify and detect one or more of several target sequences located in specific HIV genes, such as HIV-I GAG, HIV-II GAG, HIV-env, or the HIV-pol. The current treatment for HIV infection consists of highly active antiretroviral therapy, or HAART. This has been highly beneficial to many HIV-infected individuals. There is currently no available vaccine for HIV and the only known methods of prevention are based on avoiding exposure to the virus.
On World AIDS Day December 1st 2009, Department of Virology, International University conducted HIV/AIDS Awareness stage drama entitled “The Human Immune Hunter” for intimating and initiating the Public awareness for students. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Chin Senya, M.D, Head Department of Infectious Diseases, International University, presided by Dr. Sabo Ojano, President of IU & SSIUH and the drama was produced and directed by A. Anderson, M.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D), Lecturer, Department of Virology, International University. There are 13 students from 3rd year Bachelor of Medicine were participated and more than 500 students and university staffs were attended this program. The drama was focused about HIV Invasion on Immune cells, opportunistic diseases and preventive measures of HIV. After drama we all successfully participated Anti-HIV Rally by using banners stated our vision and mission statement “stop spreading HIV and Stop Discriminate the HIV person’’ . The rally starts from International University to Sen Sok International University Hospital.
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