AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which attacks the body's immune system, making the body susceptible to various diseases.
HIV is transmitted through sexual contact, blood-borne transmission and mother-to-child transmission, and the incubation period of HIV infection varies from months to years, and once the disease develops, the disease deteriorates rapidly and can lead to death.
The impact of AIDS on individuals and on society is disproportionate. For individuals, HIV infection means facing enormous psychological stress and physical suffering, enduring long-term treatment and care, as well as social discrimination and exclusion. For society, AIDS can lead to problems such as a reduced labor force, slowing economic growth and social instability.
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What is AIDS?
HIV is a very tiny virus that can remain dormant in the human body for a long time, sometimes for years. During this time, the patient may not have any symptoms, but the virus is still constantly destroying the immune system.
When the immune system is destroyed to a certain extent, patients are susceptible to various diseases, including pneumonia, intestinal diseases, neurological diseases, etc.
AIDS is a global public health problem, with millions of people living with HIV every year. Although there are some effective prevention and treatment measures in place globally, AIDS remains a serious health threat. Therefore, we need to continue to strengthen prevention and control measures to reduce the spread of AIDS.
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Don't mistake AIDS for a skin disease, if there are 4 conditions in the body, it may be a sign of AIDS
1. Persistent fever: Persistent fever is one of the most common symptoms of AIDS. The cause of fever is that the HIV virus destroys the body's immune system, making the body susceptible to various diseases, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
2. Weight loss: Weight loss is one of the most common symptoms of AIDS. As the body is unable to fight off infections, it leads to problems such as loss of appetite, indigestion, and malabsorption, which leads to weight loss.
3. Swollen lymph nodes: Swollen lymph nodes are one of the common symptoms of AIDS. Lymph nodes may become swollen and painful due to a compromised immune system. Swollen lymph nodes can also be a sign of other conditions, but if other AIDS symptoms are present at the same time, you need to be alarmed.
4. Skin rashes: AIDS patients may experience a variety of rashes, usually on areas such as the neck, chest, and back. The rash can be caused by the HIV virus itself, or it can be due to other infections or drug allergies, for example.
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If the spread of AIDS is to be avoided, it must be carefully prevented
First, we need to understand how HIV is transmitted, i.e. through sexual contact, blood-borne transmission and mother-to-child transmission. Therefore, we should avoid sexual activity with an infected person, do not share needles and syringes, and also avoid mother-to-child transmission.
Second, we need to strengthen publicity and education to raise public awareness of HIV/AIDS and prevention. The government and social organizations should strengthen publicity and education in schools, communities and enterprises, so that more people can understand the dangers of HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it.
At the same time, we should also strengthen the training and education of medical personnel to raise their awareness of diagnosis and treatment of AIDS patients and prevention.
In addition, the government and social organizations should strengthen care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. People living with HIV need timely medical treatment and psychological support, as well as social recognition and respect. The government and social organizations should formulate policies to provide more help and support to people living with HIV/AIDS.
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How should I be treated if I have AIDS?
1. Drug therapy: Currently, antiretroviral therapy is the mainstay of HIV treatment. This treatment inhibits the replication of the virus and lowers the viral load, thereby reducing damage to the immune system.
Common antiretroviral drugs include nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, etc.
2. Surgical treatment: In some special cases, surgical treatment may be required. For example, some patients may need surgery to remove an infected organ or tissue.
3. Supportive care: Some patients who are frail or seriously ill may need supportive care. This may include enhanced nutrition, psychological support, etc.
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How long can you live after being infected with HIV?
AIDS is an infectious disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which destroys the body's immune system and makes the body susceptible to various diseases.
The survival time of people infected with HIV varies from individual to individual and is uncertain. In general, many patients can live longer and improve their quality of life if detected early and treated for treatment.
HIV affects the body's immune system and makes people susceptible to various diseases. If left undetected and untreated, the immune system of a person infected with HIV can gradually collapse and eventually lead to death.
However, with the continuous advancement of medical technology, more and more patients are able to be controlled and treated with highly effective antiretroviral therapy (HAART).
HAART slows down the destruction of the immune system by using a variety of drugs to inhibit the replication of the HIV virus. For many patients, treatment with HAART can significantly prolong life and improve quality of life.
In addition, some novel treatments, such as immunotherapy and gene therapy, are also being researched and developed, providing hope for future treatments.