Aids

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INTRODUCTION

I. AIDS. Does anyone know what the acronym stands for? Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

II. (Reveal your topic)

AIDS is a very big epidemic in the world. The fact of the matter is that it's not stopping. The amount of cases each year is increasing. Africa is one of the most concentrated countries which contains the epidemic.

III. (Establish Credibility)

Having a friend with AIDS was troubling. I wanted to understand the disease. I did research and tried to find out why he was always sick and in delicate condition.

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(TRANSITION: Some information i found out was how it was spread.

BODY

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Let's see what you know about AIDS myths.

(Subpoint) Can it be spread by kissing/saliva?

1. (Sub-subpoint) NO

(Subpoint) Can it be spread through mother baby breast feeding with an infected mother?

3. (Sub-subpoint) YES

(Subpoint) Can it be spread through tears?

5. (Sub-subpoint) NO

6. (Sub-subpoint) CAn it be spread through sweat?YES

7.Can it be spread through unprotected sexual contact?YES

(TRANSITION: Can anyone take a guess about how many cases of AIDS occured this year alone?

II. (Second Main Point - main points are full sentences) The cases of AIDS are increasing every year.

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