How Does a Person Contract HIV? Who Are the Groups

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Essay

How does a person contract HIV? Who are the groups most affected by HIV in the United States?

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

A disorder related to eating marked by significantly low body weight, a profound dread of weight gain, and a skewed view of one's body weight or form.

Obsessive-Compulsive Patterns

Repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that one feels the urge to perform in response to an obsession.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual, often a result of severe trauma.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors, with symptoms that vary widely among affected individuals.