HIV AIDS: Myths and Facts On Symptoms and Treatment

Article Image HIV AIDS : Myths and Facts On Symptoms and Treatment

Having AIDS means that HIV has


Myth. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that destroys the immune cells of CD4, which help fight disease. Withthe right medication, you can have HIV for years or decadeswithout HIV develop into AIDS. AIDS (acquiredimmunodeficiency syndrome) is diagnosed when you have HIVand certain opportunistic infections or CD4 cell count falls below 200.

Difficult Get HIV From Casual Contact 


Facts. You can not catch or spread HIV from hugging someone,by using the same towel, or sharing the same glass. It's very rareto get HIV from a blood transfusion - the U.S. blood supply has been very careful when testing it. However, you can spread the disease from unprotected sex, sharing needles, or getting a tattoo of a non-sterile equipment.

You Just Have Some Years to Life

Myth . Every person with HIV has a different experience. Some people may develop AIDS within a few months when the virus quickly weakens their immune system. Many people can live for decades with HIV and have a normal life expectancy. You can help prevent HIV be progressive to AIDS by visiting your doctor regularly and follow your doctor's recommendation.






















You'll Know You Have Symptoms of HIV Because the symptoms of 

Myth . Some people do not show any signs of HIV for many years after infection. Many may have some symptoms within 10 days to several weeks after infection. The first symptoms resemble the flu or mononucleosis and may include fever, fatigue, rash, and sore throat.They usually disappear after a few weeks and you may not have symptoms for several years. The only way to know that you have HIV is to do the testing.

HIV Can Be Cured


Myth . There is no cure for HIV, but treatment or care can keep viral levels low and help maintain your immune system. Some drugs interfere with the HIV proteins needed to copy itself, the other to block viruses from entering or inserting genetic material into cells of your immune. 
Your doctor will consider your general health, health of your immune system, and the amount of virus in your body to decide when to start treatment

Anyone Can Get HIV


Facts. Approximately 56,000 people in the U.S. each year with HIV, and 18,000 people with AIDS die each year. Anyone can get HIV - men, women, and children, people who are gay or normal. Men who have sex among men makes more than half (53%) new HIV infections each year. The number of women who are about 27% of new infections, and children 13%. African-Americans make nearly half of all new HIV infections each year 

Sex Safe At Second Partner Has HIV
Myth. Just because you and your partner both have HIV, does not mean you should forget about your protection when having sex.Using a latex condom or other barrier to help protect you from other sexually transmitted diseases and other types of HIV that may be resistant to anti-HIV drugs. Even if you are being treated well and feel you can still infect others. 

You Can Have Baby Do if You Have HIV - Positive

Facts. Indeed infected mothers can transmit HIV to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth. However, you can reduce risk by working with your doctor and get proper care and treatment. Pregnant woman with HIV can take drugs to treat infections and to protect their babies against the virus. Indeed infected mothers can transmit HIV to their babies during pregnancy or childbirth. However, you can reduce risk by working with your doctor and get proper care and treatment. Pregnant woman with HIV can take drugs to treat infections and to protect their babies against the virus 

You Can not Avoid HIV Infection-Related Other


Myths. Due to a weakened immune system, people with HIV can be prone to infections such as Pneumocystis pneumonia, tuberculosis, candidiasis, cytomegalovirus, and toxoplasmosis. The best way to reduce your risk is to take your HIV medications. Some infections can be prevented with medication. You can reduce your exposure to some germs by avoiding undercooked meat, garbage, and water may be contaminated

Without Insurance You Can not Get Drugs to Save Your Life


Myth. There are programs of government, nonprofit groups, andseveral pharmaceutical companies that can help cover the cost of HIV / AIDS drugs. But be aware: Drug "cocktails" can Achieve$ 15,000 per year. Talk to a local service organization HIV / AIDSto learn about financial aid