What are HIV and AIDS?
AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). HIV attacks the immune system body, primarily the white blood cells (T lymphocytes). Your immune system is what fights infection to keep your body healthy. White blood cells play a key role in protecting a person from illness. When your immune system is under attack, can not protect your body from infection and you can get sick easily. Your body runs a high risk of many diseases. Accordingly, virtually any symptom is possible when you have HIV.
When people with HIV contract serious diseases, it is said that with AIDS. Not all people with HIV get AIDS. AIDS is the last stage of HIV infection. People with AIDS can die from an infection or cancer, and need to take medication to strengthen her immune system. The immune system of these people are too weak to fight disease and contract diseases such individuals do not really affect other people. One such disease is Kaposi sarcoma, a rare type of skin cancer. Another is a type of pneumonia called Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (commonly known by its initials in English: PCP).
Who can get HIV / AIDS?
Any person is at risk of contracting HIV / AIDS, but people who have sex and / or share needles and syringes with an infected person are more likely to contract HIV. Babies can be born with the virus if their mother is infected. Become infected when receiving an infected blood transfusion, but the risk of this is very, very low, since all donated blood is tested to see if it contains HIV.
How is HIV transmitted?
HIV is transmitted from an infected person to another through vaginal intercourse, oral and anal sex. Can also be transmitted using injectable drugs and sharing needles or syringes with an infected person. HIV can be transmitted from a pregnant woman is infected to her baby before or during childbirth and breastfeeding. HIV is found in and can be transmitted through semen, vaginal fluids, blood and breast milk. In saliva, tears and urine are very small amounts of HIV. But the risk that HIV can be transmitted through the last 3 body fluids is very, very low because the amount of virus they contain is so small.
There are only 3 main ways in which HIV can be transmitted:
· Through
· Through infected blood or infected blood products
· From an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy and childbirth
HIV is not transmitted to touching, hugging or shaking hands with an infected person. not be spread by coughing, sneezing, dry kissing, sharing cups and plates, or toilets or touching doorknobs. Pets and stinging insects such as mosquitoes, not transmit the virus. HIV is transmitted not to donate blood. This is because for each donor used a new needle and, therefore, never comes in contact with the blood of another person.
What are the symptoms of HIV / AIDS?
Some people get sick within 6 weeks after infection with HIV, with the following symptoms:
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· Headache
· Swollen glands
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· aching joints and muscles
· Sore throat
However, Most people with HIV have no symptoms for years.
· fever that lasts more than a month
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· extreme tiredness
· Diarrhea for more than 1 month
· enlarged lymph nodes
· Lack of clarity in thinking
· Loss of sense of balance
What should I do if I think I have HIV or AIDS?
If you think you have contracted HIV / AIDS or if you have symptoms, see your health care provider immediately. The sooner you get tested and treated, the better. If you receive treatment can slow the progression of infection HIV and even prevent them from developing AIDS.
What happens to my (s) partner (s / as) of sex?
If you've been exposed to HIV, then you have to tell all your friends (as) sexual intercourse or any person with whom you shared needles or syringes, that they may be exposed. If necessary, try to get tested and treated. If you think you can not tell these people, then talk to your health care provider. The health care providers have ways to inform people who may have been exposed.
How is HIV diagnosed?
Through a simple blood test, called test for HIV antibodies, you can determine if you are infected with HIV. Your body reacts by producing antibodies to HIV within a period
How is HIV / AIDS?
There is currently no cure for HIV infection or AIDS. The virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. Investigators are trying to find a drug to cure HIV / AIDS. Have created many drugs that help treat HIV / AIDS, but not a cure. Your health care provider may also suggest other treatments to slow HIV disease progression, such as following a healthy diet, exercising and reducing stress.
How long does HIV become AIDS?
People with HIV usually can remain very healthy for many years after they have been infected. The virus slowly attacks the immune system and, at a given point, can progress to AIDS. However, avoiding infections, treating infections early, getting enough exercise, eating a healthy diet and following a healthy lifestyle, can reduce las posibilidades de que el VIH se convierta en SIDA.
Un 30% de las personas con VIH desarrolla SIDA dentro de los 5 años. Esto significa que contraen una enfermedad seria, como cáncer o neumonía, dentro de los 5 años. Algunas personas sólo desarrollan síntomas leves dentro de estos 5 años, como ganglios inflamados, diarrea, fiebre y pérdida de peso. Aproximadamente un 50% de las personas con VIH desarrolla SIDA dentro de los 10 años de haberse infectado con VIH.
¿Cómo puedo evitar infectarme with HIV?
The best way to avoid HIV infection is not having sex. If you decide to have sex, you should follow safer practices. You have to have sex with one person and that person has to have sex only with you and should not have any sexually transmitted disease. Be sure to use a condom correctly every time you have vaginal intercourse, anal or oral sex.
Also, do not use anything perforarte skin unless you are sure it is completely sterilized. You should not share personal items with an infected person, such as razors and toothbrushes, as they may contain blood.
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