German phrases about HIV/AIDS.Despite improvements in treatment access and awareness expansion, HIV/AIDS remains one of the most devastating diseases worldwide. Individuals and communities face multifaceted challenges ranging from the stigmas and discrimination associated with the disease to the logistical and economic hurdles of providing healthcare.
German phrases about HIV/AIDS
German Phrase
English Translation
Context/Usage
HIV-positiv
HIV-positive
Medical diagnosis
HIV-negativ
HIV-negative
Medical diagnosis
HIV-Test
HIV test
Diagnostic tool
HIV-Übertragung
HIV transmission
Discussing how HIV is spread
AIDS-Diagnose
AIDS diagnosis
Medical diagnosis
Antiretrovirale Therapie (ART)
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Treatment for HIV
sexuelle Übertragung
sexual transmission
Discussing transmission routes
Blutübertragung
blood transmission
Discussing transmission through blood products or sharing needles
Mutter-Kind-Übertragung
mother-to-child transmission
Discussing transmission during birth or breastfeeding
Prävention
prevention
General term for preventative measures
Kondomgebrauch
condom use
Discussing preventative measures
German sentenses about HIV/AIDS
German Sentence
English Translation
Context/Usage
Ein HIV-Test ist der einzige Weg, um sicher zu sein.
An HIV test is the only way to be sure.
Emphasizing the importance of testing
Antiretrovirale Therapie hat die Lebenserwartung von HIV-Patienten erhöht.
Antiretroviral therapy has increased the life expectancy of HIV patients.
Discussing medical advancements
Die Übertragung von HIV kann durch den Gebrauch von Kondomen vermindert werden.
The transmission of HIV can be reduced by using condoms.
Discussing prevention
HIV kann nicht durch Umarmungen oder Händeschütteln übertragen werden.
HIV cannot be transmitted through hugs or handshakes.
Dispelling myths
Symptoms of AIDS in German
German Term
English Translation
Context/Usage
Gewichtsverlust
Weight loss
General symptom of AIDS
Fieber
Fever
General symptom of AIDS
Müdigkeit
Fatigue
General symptom of AIDS
Durchfall
Diarrhea
General symptom of AIDS
Nachtschweiß
Night sweats
General symptom of AIDS
Lymphknotenschwellung
Swollen lymph nodes
General symptom of AIDS
Husten
Cough
Respiratory symptom
Atemnot
Shortness of breath
Respiratory symptom
Hautausschläge
Skin rashes
Dermatological symptom
Mundgeschwüre
Oral ulcers
Oral symptom
Gedächtnisverlust
Memory loss
Neurological symptom
Sehstörungen
Vision problems
Neurological symptom
Gelenk- und Muskelschmerzen
Joint and muscle pain
Musculoskeletal symptom
Übelkeit und Erbrechen
Nausea and vomiting
Gastrointestinal symptom
Anhaltende Müdigkeit
Persistent fatigue
General symptom of AIDS
Wiederholte Infektionen
Repeated infections
Indicative of a weakened immune system
AIDS treatment in German
German Term
English Translation
Context/Usage
Antiretrovirale Therapie (ART)
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Main treatment regimen for HIV/AIDS
Medikamenten-Adhärenz
Medication adherence
Importance of following medication schedule
CD4-Zellzahl-Messung
CD4 cell count measurement
Diagnostic tool to assess immune system status
Virale Last
Viral load
Measure of the amount of virus in the blood
Opportunistische Infektionen
Opportunistic infections
Infections that take advantage of a weakened immune system
Prävention von Opportunistischen Infektionen
Prevention of opportunistic infections
Prophylactic treatments to prevent secondary infections
Nebenwirkungsmanagement
Side effect management
Strategies for dealing with drug side effects
Ernährungsberatung
Nutritional counseling
Support for managing dietary needs
Finally,overcoming AIDS is not a solo endeavor. It demands collective effort across all levels individual, societal, and political. We must all work together toward our common goal: a world free from AIDS.