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What is HIV?
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) attack the immune system.
By weakening of the immune system, it makes harder for the body to fight off infections and kinds of cancers. Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to longevity of life and it slows down progression of the disease.
What is the mode of transmission?
Transmission of HIV Infection happens when one encounters an infected person, it happens via bodily fluids like semen, blood, vaginal discharge etc.
What is the incubation period?
The AIDS incubation period is the duration of time from initial infection with HIV to development of symptoms of the disease. Timing of diagnosis varies depending on the criteria used and their interpretation in different studies. Seroconversion lies somewhere in between 40-60 days, with wide variability.
Who are at the risk of getting HIV?
-Having unsafe sex (vaginal or anal sex) with a HIV positive person.
-Injecting used needles or syringes
-People who have sexually transmitted disease (STD), such as syphilis
-Homosexuals (gays)
-more than one sex partner
-Using used razors
What are the signs and symptoms of HIV?
The signs and symptoms of HIV are as follows: –
-Recurring fever
-Continue diarrhea
-Frequent weight loss
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Prolong fatigue
-Night sweats
-Cough
-Shortness of breath.
-Chills
-Skin rashes
-Mouth ulcers
-Lesions on the genitals
What are the investigations of HIV?
-HIV testing is important to know either you have HIV antigens or HIV antibodies in your body to confirm the AIDS.
-People within the age of 13 to 65 should get it checked at least once or in cases of exposure it can be done on a regular basis.
-It is done through the samples of serum, saliva or urine, these tests may detect antibodies, antigens or RNA. AIDS usually is termed as the most advanced stage of HIV.
– HIV tests (antigen/antibody) are done to confirm HIV, it will detect 95% of infections four weeks after exposure.
-After four weeks, a negative test needs to be confirmed with a second test three months after the risk
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What treatment is advised for HIV?
There is no definitive cure, but the progression of this virus can be slowed.
The treatment advised is combination therapy or “the cocktail.”
It is also called as antiretroviral therapy (ART) or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
Till date Combination therapy is the most effective treatment for HIV.
This medication works by stopping the virus replicating in the body thereby allowing the immune system to repair itself and prevent further deterioration.
A combination of HIV drugs is used as it is observed that HIV can quickly adapt and become resistant.
What are the complications of HIV?
The complications are as follows: –
– If the HIV infection progresses to AIDS, the immune system weakens which makes the body prone to opportunistic infections like herpes virus (cytomegalovirus).
It can lead to problems with your eyes, lungs, and digestive tract.
What is the differential diagnosis of HIV?
The differential diagnosis is as follows: –
– EBV and non-EBV (e.g., CMV) infectious mononucleosis syndromes
– influenza
– viral hepatitis
– streptococcal infection
– syphilis
What prevention is helpful for HIV?
The prevention can be done by the following: –
Transmission of HIV Infection is best prevention.
– Transmission occurs through body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
– Avoid unsafe sex.
– Using sterile instruments like needles etc.
Also Read: 7 Certain Ways to Prevent STDs
What the names of commonly indicated Homeopathic remedies of HIV?
The remedies are as follows: –
• Sulphur,
• Tuberculinum,
• Syphilinum,
• Silica,
• Kali carbonicum,
• Phosphorus,
• Calcaria iodum,
• Arsenic album,
• Arsenic iodum,
• Bacillinum.
