Viral infection- Human immunodeficiency virus

Introduction

• HIV represents for human immunodeficiency virus.
• People who have HIV can enjoy an extended and healthy life by taking antiretroviral treatment (ART) which is effective and available to all infected people.
• The sooner a person is analyzed with HIV, then quickly they’re going to start treatment – which suggests that they will enjoy better health abidingly.
• When care can be taken properly, antiretroviral treatment can reduce the level/extent of HIV within the body to such low levels that blood tests can’t detect it. You cannot pass on HIV having an undetectable viral load.
• HIV can be found through semen (cum), blood, vaginal and anal fluids, and breastmilk. It is mainly passed on through unprotected sex, sharing needles or syringes, and during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding.
• HIV can’t be spread through saliva, sweat, or urine. This suggests that it can’t pass on through coughing or sneezing, hugging, kissing, or sharing towels or a toilet seat with someone who has the virus.

What is AIDS?

AIDS is a group of symptoms caused by the HIV virus. An individual is claimed to have AIDS when their immune system is just too weak to fight off infection, and that they develop certain symptoms and illnesses. This is generally the last stage of HIV when the infection is extremely advanced, and if left untreated will cause death.

• AIDS signifies acquired immune deficiency syndrome. It’s also known as advanced HIV infection or late-stage HIV.
• AIDS is a group of symptoms and illnesses that develop when an advanced HIV infection has destroyed the immune system.
• Hardly few people develop AIDS now, as more people are on treatment for HIV and staying well. Although there’s no cure for HIV, with the proper treatment and support, people living with HIV can enjoy long and healthy lives. For this, it’s specifically important to commit to taking treatment correctly.