Resumen

This work aims to raise awareness and inform about AIDS, a disease that has always been characterized by the stigma surrounding it, preventing people from understanding and accepting the consequences and experiences of living with this virus. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens the immune system, compromising it until it causes infections and other viruses that can become fatal. In fact, this disease is considered a pandemic. Many conditions are related to this initial infection, the most well-known being Kaposi's sarcoma and pneumonia. Not only that, this work aims to provide a deeper understanding of this disease, emphasizing its modes of transmission, preventive measures that can be taken, and related treatments. Other important factors explained throughout the project include the differences between AIDS and HIV, how they are related, the origin of the condition, and the tests that can be done to determine if one has the infection. Additionally, the work includes expert opinions on the topic, a public survey to assess social knowledge and beliefs about the virus, and a timeline highlighting the most important events and developments over the years. Finally, one of the key aspects of this work is the effort to eliminate prejudices and taboos surrounding not only AIDS but all sexually transmitted diseases, as these stigmas make their treatment and care more difficult.