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HIV/AIDS: Gaining knowledge about the disease
Attacking the immune system, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) saps the body's capacity to fight infections and diseases. Untreated, HIV can advance to the most severe stage of the infection—AIDS—acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV is a lifetime ailment since it combines with the DNA of the host, unlike other viruses.
HIV generally passes from mother to child during childbirth or nursing, from unprotected sexual contact, or from shared contaminated needles. Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, and enlarged lymph nodes, which usually match the flu. Still, many people go years without showing symptoms while the virus keeps compromising the immune system.
Major infections and some malignancies that seriously compromise the immune system lead to a diagnosis of AIDS. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps keep the virus under control so that people living with HIV can lead normal lives, despite the fact that there is no cure. Safe sex practices, frequent testing, and the use of pre-exposure pro-active treatment (PrEP) for high-risk people comprise some of the preventive measures.
Increasing awareness, lowering stigma, and guaranteeing treatment availability are crucial in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Despite the importance of early detection and lifetime management for affected individuals, scientific advancements provide hope.