Mesoderm lining the coelom forms mesothelium. Separation of Peritoneal and Pleural Cavities: In the adult, peritoneal and pleural cavities are separated by the diaphragm. The diaphragm isformed by a septum transversum, paired pleuroperitoneal folds, and somatic mesoderm.
Myth One. Myth: AIDS is mostly an African problem. Fact: Of the 42 million people around the world who live with HIV/AIDS, 70% are in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV/AIDS exists and is spreading in Africa in a socioeconomic context created by western colonialism and, more recently, western trade and economic policies.
HIV and AIDS. 1  AIDS is an immune deficiency condition caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) 2  Epidemiology HIV can occur in any population. increased prevalence in hemophiliacs, IV drug abusers, and homosexual men. 3  Pathophysiology the CD4 cells (T-helper cells) are affected.