AIDS targets the T4 lymphoid tissue, the most important part of the human immune system, destroying it in large quantities and causing highly fatal internal failure. This virus spreads throughout the region for life, destroys people's immune balance, and makes the human body a carrier of resistance to various diseases.

According to a recent research report published in the American magazine "Sexually Transmitted Infections", smokers are more likely to be infected with HIV than non-smokers, but the reason is still unclear.

The report pointed out that there is increasing evidence that smoking may change the structure of the lungs or weaken the immune system, thereby increasing the possibility of infection with various viruses.

The lead author of the report, British researcher Andrew Ferber, said that they did not find that smoking affects the development of AIDS. This may be because smoking affects the immune system in The stages of progression of AIDS are not as extensive as the initial stages of infection.

In the United States, AIDS and smoking have become the two leading causes of death. Among high-risk groups for AIDS, such as prostitutes, there are more and more smokers.

Prevention and Treatment of AIDS

The simplest way to prevent AIDS is to use condoms every time you have sex to avoid the exchange of bodily fluids. Therefore, in some Western countries, some schools and organizations distribute free condoms. But there is no need to use two condoms at the same time, as it may cause rupture. Drug users should never share needles with others. HIV is not spread through general daily contact such as air, food, water, etc. The spread of AIDS is mainly related to human social behavior. It can be blocked and prevented by regulating people's social behavior.