Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Amebiasis01:28

Amebiasis

Entamoeba histolytica, a protozoan parasite, is responsible for intestinal and extraintestinal amebiasis. Though a significant proportion of infections remain asymptomatic, approximately 50 million individuals annually are estimated to present with clinical disease, resulting in up to 100,000 deaths globally. The disease burden is disproportionately high in regions with lower socioeconomic status, such as parts of India, Africa, Mexico, and Latin America.Etiology and TransmissionThe infective...
Sexually Transmitted Infections01:26

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases transmitted primarily through unsafe sexual interactions. Bacteria, viruses, or parasites cause them and can result in severe health complications if untreated.ChlamydiaThe bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the disease Chlamydia, the most common STI in the United States. This peculiar pathogen requires human cells to reproduce, residing intracellularly. The initial infection often goes unnoticed because it typically does not...
Retrovirus Life Cycles01:10

Retrovirus Life Cycles

Retroviruses have a single-stranded RNA genome that undergoes a special form of replication. Once the retrovirus has entered the host cell, an enzyme called reverse transcriptase synthesizes double-stranded DNA from the retroviral RNA genome. This DNA copy of the genome is then integrated into the host’s genome inside the nucleus via an enzyme called integrase. Consequently, the retroviral genome is transcribed into RNA whenever the host’s genome is transcribed, allowing the retrovirus to...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis I01:29

Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
The primary infectious agent causing tuberculosis is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a slow-growing, acid-fast, aerobic rod that exhibits sensitivity to heat and ultraviolet light. Instances of Mycobacterium bovis and Mycobacterium avium contributing to the development of TB infection are rare.
Mode of...
Immunodeficiency Diseases01:25

Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immunodeficiency disorders are conditions in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent. The immune system comprises a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from potentially harmful invaders. When this system is deficient or not functioning properly, it leaves the body susceptible to infections, diseases, or other complications.
There are three main causes of immunodeficiency disorders...
Cytomegalovirus Disease01:27

Cytomegalovirus Disease

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is caused by human cytomegalovirus, a double-stranded DNA virus of the Herpesviridae family. While primary CMV infection is often asymptomatic in immunocompetent individuals, the virus can cause severe disease in neonates and immunocompromised patients. CMV is the most common cause of congenital viral infection in the United States, and a major pathogen in solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients.CMV is transmitted via bodily fluids, sexual...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The effect of anthropometrics and maturity status on youth rugby head impact biomechanics.

Journal of biomechanics·2026
Same author

Strengthening Health and Aging Services for LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island medical journal (2013)·2026
Same author

Plasma pTau181 is associated with subjective cognitive concerns but not objective cognitive decline or structural brain integrity measures in midlife.

GeroScience·2026
Same author

The Relationship between Clinical Measures of Dysphagia, Self-Reported Symptoms, and Cognition in People with Parkinson's Disease.

Folia phoniatrica et logopaedica : official organ of the International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics (IALP)·2026
Same author

Effects of One Season of Rugby on the Neurological Integrity of Male Adolescent Players.

Sports medicine - open·2026
Same author

Decision context and neurobehavioural disturbance in Huntington's disease.

Cognitive, affective & behavioral neuroscience·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 8, 2026

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings
19:57

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings

Published on: March 30, 2014

HIV/AIDS in Cuba: a rights-based analysis.

Tim Anderson1

  • 1University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. t.anderson@usyd.edu.au

Health and Human Rights
|September 18, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Cuba

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Human Rights Law
  • Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Background:

  • Cuba's HIV/AIDS control measures have faced scrutiny regarding human rights implications.
  • International relations, particularly US policy, have influenced perceptions of Cuba's public health initiatives.
  • A rights-based framework is essential for evaluating public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze Cuba's HIV/AIDS control strategies through the lens of the United Nations' Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights.
  • To examine specific aspects of Cuba's HIV/AIDS response, including quarantine, testing, education, and treatment, in relation to human rights.
  • To provide a nuanced understanding of Cuba's HIV/AIDS experience beyond selective criticisms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Cuba's HIV/AIDS policies and practices against UN human rights guidelines.

More Related Videos

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model
23:56

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model

Published on: October 31, 2010

A Restriction Enzyme Based Cloning Method to Assess the In vitro Replication Capacity of HIV-1 Subtype C Gag-MJ4 Chimeric Viruses
14:23

A Restriction Enzyme Based Cloning Method to Assess the In vitro Replication Capacity of HIV-1 Subtype C Gag-MJ4 Chimeric Viruses

Published on: August 31, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 8, 2026

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings
19:57

An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings

Published on: March 30, 2014

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model
23:56

Comprehensive & Cost Effective Laboratory Monitoring of HIV/AIDS: an African Role Model

Published on: October 31, 2010

A Restriction Enzyme Based Cloning Method to Assess the In vitro Replication Capacity of HIV-1 Subtype C Gag-MJ4 Chimeric Viruses
14:23

A Restriction Enzyme Based Cloning Method to Assess the In vitro Replication Capacity of HIV-1 Subtype C Gag-MJ4 Chimeric Viruses

Published on: August 31, 2014

  • Thematic analysis focusing on quarantine, personal freedom, privacy, non-discrimination, and treatment access.
  • Comparative assessment of Cuba's HIV/AIDS protocols with international standards.

    • Main Results:

    • Cuba's initial quarantine period in the late 1980s was prolonged but did not disproportionately affect specific populations.
    • HIV testing and tracing protocols in Cuba are thorough and adhere to standard procedures.
    • Significant improvements in HIV/AIDS education, public participation, and treatment availability have been observed, positioning Cuba as a regional leader in care.

    Conclusions:

    • While the prolonged quarantine in the 1980s warrants consideration, Cuba's subsequent HIV/AIDS programs demonstrate a commitment to human rights.
    • Integrated consideration of human rights is crucial for effective HIV/AIDS program evaluation.
    • A holistic approach, rather than selective criticism, is needed to understand and improve HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention strategies globally.