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Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a virus that hits the immune system. The immune system is the body's defense to communicable diseases and other viruses. A low immune system makes person susceptible from getting contagious diseases and cancers. The number 1 factor of immunity is the influence of the White Blood Cells, as they were termed as the fighter cells.
Getting contact with infected person through blood, semen or vaginal fluids transmits HIV. The most common form of mode of transmission is through sexual intercourse. It can be transmitted through unsafe sex with someone who has HIV, another common way is by sharing drug needles with one who is infected with HIV (needle prick), and it can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding.
Be alert for signs and symptoms:
1. fever (first sign of infection)
2. sore throat (usually goes with fever)
3. headache
4. muscles aches and joint pains
5. swollen glands
Getting contact with infected person through blood, semen or vaginal fluids transmits HIV. The most common form of mode of transmission is through sexual intercourse. It can be transmitted through unsafe sex with someone who has HIV, another common way is by sharing drug needles with one who is infected with HIV (needle prick), and it can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding.
Be alert for signs and symptoms:
1. fever (first sign of infection)
2. sore throat (usually goes with fever)
3. headache
4. muscles aches and joint pains
5. swollen glands
6. skin rash
Diagnosing HIV is easy. A blood test is done to determine presence of antibodies. If you have been exposed to HIV, the Immune System will make antibodies to destroy the virus, and these antibodies will be detected in the blood.
ELISA and WESTERN BLOT ASSAY are used to diagnose HIV. These are blood tests that determine presence of antibodies in the blood.
Prevention is better than cure. The earlier the better. HIV that is not cured will develop to AIDS, which is more serious and dangerous .
The standard treatment for HIV is called HAART - Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. The treatment is long, but with constant medications, antiretroviral medications can slow down the multiplication of virus in the body.
The best way to prevent HIV is to have a clean lifestyle. Practice safe sex, since HIV is sexually transmitted. Use condoms when having sex. If you suspect that your partner has HIV, ask your partner to be tested. Don't have more than one sex partner. Never share needles or syringes with anyone.
And again, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
Diagnosing HIV is easy. A blood test is done to determine presence of antibodies. If you have been exposed to HIV, the Immune System will make antibodies to destroy the virus, and these antibodies will be detected in the blood.
ELISA and WESTERN BLOT ASSAY are used to diagnose HIV. These are blood tests that determine presence of antibodies in the blood.
Prevention is better than cure. The earlier the better. HIV that is not cured will develop to AIDS, which is more serious and dangerous .
The standard treatment for HIV is called HAART - Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. The treatment is long, but with constant medications, antiretroviral medications can slow down the multiplication of virus in the body.
The best way to prevent HIV is to have a clean lifestyle. Practice safe sex, since HIV is sexually transmitted. Use condoms when having sex. If you suspect that your partner has HIV, ask your partner to be tested. Don't have more than one sex partner. Never share needles or syringes with anyone.
And again, PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
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