Kappa Phi Omega
The finest since 1921
Our Philanthropy
Kappa Phi Omega's philanthropy is HIV/AIDs Awarness and Prevention. Througout the year, we host different events around Otterbein's campus that brings awareness to HIV/AIDs. We hold "Know Your Status" days, where we bring in an organization that provides free HIV tests. We also hand out red ribbons on World AIDs Day.
HIV/AIDs Facts
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HIV is the virus that causes HIV infection. AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
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HIV is spread through contact with the blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, or breast milk of a person infected with HIV. In the United States, HIV is spread mainly by having anal or vaginal sex or sharing drug injection equipment with a person infected with HIV.
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The use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection is called antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART involves taking a combination of HIV medicines (called an HIV regimen) every day.
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ART can’t cure HIV infection, but it can help people infected with HIV live longer, healthier lives. HIV medicines can also reduce the risk of transmission of HIV
aidsinfo.nih.gov
Want to learn more?
Visit the AIDS Info website to find more about HIV/AIDs and ways you can help to raise awareness.