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The Body Fact Sheet: Hiv/aids Treatment

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at the progress that has been made in the field of drug treatments. Original resource from 1998 American Association for World Health.
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The Body: Survival of Hiv in the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site which explains the effect of the outside the body environment on the HIV virus. This addresses the common fear of airborne transmission. Original resource from 1999 U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Body: Rumors, Myths and Hoaxes About Hiv and Its Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Very good debunking of a variety of misconceptions and myths about the HIV virus. Original resource from 2007 U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Body: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good summary of what we know about a second strain of HIV and its appearance in the population. Original resource from 2007 U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Body: When Did Aids Begin?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Body provides an article summarizing recent research that traces the origins of the HIV virus possible back to the 1940s in Africa. Original resource from 1998 Times Magazine.
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Health Central: Hiatal Hernia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview of the medical condition, hiatal hernia. Images are included.
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Health Central: Measles

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from HealthCentral provides a detailed overview of rubeola (measles). Content includes a list of alternative names, causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and more. Great pictures too.
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Health Central: Scabies

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site from HealthCentral defines scabies, covers treatment and prevention.