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What is HIV, it’s symptoms, causes and treatment?

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 What is HIV?
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 HIV means Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is a virus that causes

damage to our immune system. A human body is one that has to fight
many kinds of diseases. This is called the immune system of the body.

 HIV is a virus that spreads from certain body fluids and attacks the
body's immune system, especially cd4 cells.

 These special cells help the body's immune system fight infection in the
body. Gradually HIV destroys these cells, due to which the body is not
able to fight against infection and disease.

 It is a virus that, if left untreated, causes acquired immunodeficiency

syndrome or AIDS.

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 HIV Transmission/ Causes of HIV
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 You can get HIV only when someone else's body fluids
reach your body which already contains HIV.

 AIDS is transmitted through unprotected sexual contact with an

HIV-infected person.

 Blood transfusion of an infected patient to an infected person,

infected organ transplant also causes AIDS.

 If a woman is infected with the HIV virus, she can also infect her
child with this disease through pregnancy or childbirth or
breastfeeding.

 Sensitive contact such as shaking hands, kissing, touching an

item by an infected person.

 HIV is not spread by a mosquito or other insect bites.

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 Symptoms of HIV
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Doctors say that the initial symptoms of the disease are difficult to
identify. But if you are alert, then it is possible.
Flu-like symptoms are seen in people who are infected with HIV. The
following early symptoms can be seen when you have HIV:

 The person who is infected with HIV has red rashes on his body. It
may or may not itch.

 Fever, cold, and sweating are also a symptom of this.

 The menstruation of women becomes irregular when they are

HIV.

 Being an HIV virus reduces hunger and if weight is gradually

decreasing it is a symptom of HIV.

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Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is usually detected with the presence of

HI antibodies in the body. The time period of the virus coming into the body
and its activation is called window period. .

To find out if you are infected with HIV, the doctor may recommend several tests
which are as follows:

•CD4 T cell count- CD4 T cells are white blood cells that are specifically

• targeted and destroyed by HIV and if you are infected cell count dips below 200.

•Viral load- This test will measure the amount of virus in the blood. A higher viral
load will have a worse outcome

•form of the virus has resistance and guides treatment decisions.

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The best way to prevent is to get as much information as possible about HIV infection.
Avoid taking any kind of risk and follow the guidelines. By following the tips given
below, you can stay safe from the risk of HIV infection:

•Use latex condoms correctly and consistently. Keep in mind that condoms provide
protection but the risk is not completely eliminated by using condoms.

•Avoid drug abuse.

•Never inject injections with a used needle.

•Avoid blood donors by taking money.

•Contact a qualified doctor as soon as possible and get your partner's test done as
well.

•Avoid Casual Sex.

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Treatment should start immediately after the diagnosis of

HIV, regardless of viral load.
The major treatment for HIV may be antiretroviral therapy,
a combination of daily medications that prevent the virus
from breeding.
It helps protect cd4 cells which strengthen the immune
system to fight disease.
Medication for HIV
More than 25 antiretroviral therapy drugs have been
approved for the treatment of HIV.
With the help of these drugs, HIV is prevented by
regenerating and destroying cd4 cells that help the
immune system to fight infection.

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 Vaccination for HIV
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At this time, there is currently no cure or vaccination for

HIV infection, although much research is being done
about its vaccination. If there is any kind of risk or doubt,
contact the doctor as soon as possible.

It is necessary to detect and treat HIV as soon as

possible. For this, one may have to go to a doctor or
specialist. Complete information about this can be
obtained by Meddco. Detailed information about doctor
specialist surgeon hospital clinics and best health care
packages is available on Meddco.com. You can also get
all this information on the Meddco app. So immediately
download the Meddco app.

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