{"id":2995,"date":"2015-05-11T05:39:13","date_gmt":"2015-05-11T05:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/?p=2995"},"modified":"2023-06-27T10:37:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:37:47","slug":"be-aware-and-prevent-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/be-aware-and-prevent-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Be aware and prevent AIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are all aware of the word AIDS. It is one of the major feared diseases all over the world. This disease spreads through bodily fluids via sexual intercourse, infected needle injection and breastfeeding. In this blog, you will get to know about HIV\/AIDS and its prevention. <!--more--><strong>What is HIV\/AIDS?<\/strong> The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that infects humans and can lead to an advanced disease state called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Millions suffer from HIV condition for many years without becoming ill or showing symptoms. During this time, HIV remains active in the body where it damages the immune system our body. Without effective treatment, the average survival time of a person is nine to 11 years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Be-aware-and-prevent-AIDS.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Be-aware-and-prevent-AIDS.jpg\" alt=\"Be aware and prevent AIDS\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Be-aware-and-prevent-AIDS.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Be-aware-and-prevent-AIDS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Be-aware-and-prevent-AIDS-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>HIV infection spreads through transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, or breast milk. The disease is present as both free virus particles and virus within the infected immune cells. HIV evades the body\u2019s natural defense system by hiding in immune cells called CD4+ T cells. It effectively hijacks these immune cells and uses them to replicate before destroying them. However, HIV prevention is possible, if you find its symptoms as early as possible. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a title=\"11 Signs That You May Have HIV!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/11-signs-that-you-may-have-hiv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 Signs That You May Have HIV!<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <strong>What are the symptoms of HIV\/AIDS?<\/strong> Symptoms of HIV\/AIDS vary from person to person and on the phase of infection. In the beginning the infection with HIV does not produce any symptoms until the disease progresses to AIDS. <strong>Symptoms of early HIV infection:<\/strong> Initial stage of HIV infection is known as acute HIV infection. In this stage a majority of people develop a flu-like illness within a month or two after the virus enters the body. These symptoms may last for a few weeks. In addition, there are other possible symptoms of HIV: \u2022 Fever \u2022 Joint pain \u2022 Chills \u2022 Sore throat \u2022 Sweats (particularly at night) \u2022 Enlarged glands \u2022 Muscle ache \u2022 A red rash \u2022 Weakness \u2022 Tiredness \u2022 Weight loss In the primary stage of infection, HIV may be mild enough to go unnoticed, but the amount of virus in the bloodstream is unusually high. As a result, HIV infection spreads more efficiently during this stage as compared to the next stage of infection. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a title=\"HIV and Other Sexual Problems in Women\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alldaychemist.com\/blog\/hiv-sexual-problems-women\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIV and Other Sexual Problems in Women<\/a><\/strong><\/span> <strong>Clinical latent HIV infection:<\/strong> Various people with HIV, experience persistent swelling of lymph nodes otherwise, there are no specific signs and symptoms. However, HIV remains in the body and infects white blood cells. Though, clinical latent infection typically lasts eight to 10 years, and a few people stay in this stage even longer while others progress to severe disease.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Early symptomatic HIV infection:<\/strong> When HIV continues to multiply and destroy immune cells, you may develop chronic signs and symptoms including: \u2022 Fever \u2022 Fatigue \u2022 Diarrhea \u2022 Weight loss \u2022 Cough \u2022 Shortness of breath<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Late-stage HIV infection:<\/strong> As the infection progresses and if it left untreated, then HIV weakens the body\u2019s ability to fight infections and makes the person vulnerable to serious illnesses like AIDS. Some of the symptoms of HIV\/AIDS include the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Blurred and distorted vision \u2022 Soaking night sweats \u2022 Shortness of breath \u2022 Chronic diarrhea \u2022 Fever higher than 1000 F (380 C) for several weeks \u2022 Cough \u2022 Unexplained fatigue \u2022 Persistent white spots on your tongue or in your mouth \u2022 Headaches \u2022 Weight loss Late-stage HIV infection makes a person susceptible of developing a life-threatening illness like: \u2022 Esophagitis (an inflammation of the lining of the lower end of the esophagus) \u2022 Infections of the nervous system \u2022 Pneumonia \u2022 Various types of cancers including Kaposi&#8217;s sarcoma, lung cancer, rectal carcinomas, hepatocellular carcinomas, invasive cervical cancer, head and neck cancers, and lymphomas. \u2022 Tuberculosis Illnesses mentioned above can be controlled and treated with proper HIV treatment. <strong>Treatment and prevention of HIV\/AIDS:<\/strong> There is no cure for HIV\/AIDS, but a combination of various drugs can be used to control the virus. Your doctor will prescribe you the best medications to control your condition. He\/she may prescribe you class of anti-HIV drugs to block the virus in different ways. Some of the anti-HIV drugs include the following: \u2022 Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs) \u2013 These disable the protein needed by HIV to make copies of it. Some of the NNRTIs includes Efavirenz, Nevirapine and Etravirine. \u2022 Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) \u2013 To limit the spread of HIV, doctor may recommend you to take Abacavir, and the combination drugs like Emtricitabine and Tenofovir, and Lamivudine and Zidovudine. \u2022 Entry or fusion inhibitors- These medications block HIV&#8217;s entry into CD4 cells. You may be advised to take Enfuvirtide and Maraviroc. Treatment of HIV may involve taking multiple drugs at specific times each day for the rest of the life. Some of the side effects that may accompany include nausea, heart disease, weakened bones, vomiting or diarrhea, shortness of breath and skin rashes. <strong>How to prevent HIV?<\/strong> HIV prevention is possible that can be done by educating yourself about the condition. To prevent HIV from getting trapped and spreading to others, follow the below-mentioned tips: \u2022 Protect yourself by understanding how HIV spread- A lot of misinformation is trending about the transmission of HIV, so you must be aware of the actual means of transmission in order to protect yourself. In general, HIV is transmitted when breast milk, semen, infected blood, or vaginal secretions come in contact with broken skin or mucous membranes. HIV also spreads through unprotected vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. \u2022 Always use a new and fresh condom- Sex can turn into a real danger if you don&#8217;t know the HIV status of your partner. In any case of doubt, use a fresh condom every time whenever you have anal or vaginal sex. \u2022 Use a clean needle- Make sure to use sterilized injections and dispose it of after using. \u2022 If you&#8217;re pregnant, get medical care right away- If you&#8217;re pregnant and HIV-positive too, then you need to pay extra attention because you may pass the infection to your baby. If you receive adequate treatment during pregnancy, you can lower your baby&#8217;s risk of getting HIV by as much as two-thirds. \u2022 Circumcision- Various studies have proved, male circumcision (surgical removal of the foreskin from the penis) lowers the risk of acquiring HIV in men. <strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> HIV is a very painful condition, but HIV prevention can be possible if you educate yourself. 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