Question : The immune system of a person is suppressed. He was found positive for a pathogen in the daignostic test ELSIA.(a) Name the disease, the patient is suffering from.(b) Which pathogen is identified by ELSIA test?© Which cells of the body are attacked by the pathogen?(d) Suggest preventive measures of the infection.

Question : The immune system of a person is suppressed. He was found p

1.	Question : The immune system of a person is suppressed. He was found positive for a pathogen in the daignostic test ELSIA.(a) Name the disease, the patient is suffering from.(b) Which pathogen is identified by ELSIA test?© Which cells of the body are attacked by the pathogen?(d) Suggest preventive measures of the infection.
Answer» Solution :(i) AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) (ii) HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (III) Helper T-cells, macrophages, B-lymphocytes. (iv)Preventive measures:(a) PEOPLE should be educated about AIDS transmission. (b) Disposable needles and syringes should be used. (c) Sexual habits should be CHANGED IMMEDIATELY. (d) High-risk groups should be discouraged from donating blood. (e) Routine screening may be done.