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dc.contributor.authorAduma, P.
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-09T13:40:03Z
dc.date.available2021-06-09T13:40:03Z
dc.date.issued2000
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.maseno.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3927
dc.descriptioncquired immune deficiency syndrome, disease course, disease transmission, economic impact, health services, HIV infections, human diseases, human immunodeficiency viruses, nature conservation, poverty, viral diseases Identifier(s) : AIDS, disease progression, human immunodeficiency virus, human immunodeficiency virus infections, subsaharan Africa, viral infections Geographical Location(s) : Africa South of Sahara, Kenya Broader term(s) : Orthoretrovirinae, Retroviridae, RNA Reverse Transcribing Viruses, viruses, Homo, Hominidae, primates, mammals, vertebrates, Chordata, animals, eukaryotes, ACP Countries, Anglophone Africa, Africa, Commonwealth of Nations, Developing Countries, East Africa, Africa South of Saharaen_US
dc.description.abstractAn article is presented discussing the limited ability of current approaches in the Lake Victoria basin in Kenya, to stop or reduce disease transmission rates, treat those who are already affected, and resolve issues of nature conservation while dealing with poverty and food scarcity. The article starts with descriptions of the lake region's economic activities and the state of its health services. The patterns of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) progression to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) observed in the population are discussed. The problems encountered in controlling AIDS and possible approaches, solutions and recommendations are discussed. The article ends with a plan of action to implement some, if not all, the recommendations.en_US
dc.publisherMaseno Universityen_US
dc.titleHIV/AIDS and its impact on the environment and poverty in the Lake Victoria basin.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US


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