What is HIV?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks T-cells in the immune system. If it is allowed to run uncontrolled through the body, HIV infections usually lead to an immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition that is fatal without treatment. The virus was first identified in the 80's and was known for a number of alternative names, including human t-lymphotropic virus-III (HTLV-III), a virus associated with lymphadenopathy (Lav) and AIDS-Associated retrovirus (ARV). Since 2008, there is no treatment for this infection. The saliva seems to be carried by the virus, although if there are wounds inside the mouth, saliva may be present. Once HIV enters the body, retrovirus can carry T-cells, forcing them to create its replication and transport the virus throughout the body. Like other retroviruses, HIV carries its genetic material RNA rather than DNA. As a result, the virus weakens the immune system and exposes the risk of an opportunistic infection to the patient. If a patient infected with a virus develops an opportunistic infection,He is diagnosed with the syndrome of the acquired immune deficiency. The difference between HIV and AIDS is that HIV is a virus, while AIDS is a collection of infections and symptoms caused by infections.

The risk of HIV infection can be significantly reduced or prevented by being careful in situations where body fluids can be replaced. It is strongly recommended to use protection from the barrier during sexual contact, as well as gloves in the settings where blood can be present, such as an autoneh accident.

Blood test can be used to check the presence of HIV in the body. Many doctors use the face of the Swabs for testing, a technique that is less invasive than a blood test. Regular testing is strongly recommended that the virus can be captured early. When using certain drugs, the HIV expression in the body may be inhibited, slowing or preventing the development of AIDS. In approximately 1% of cases, the infection cannot develop on AIDS. Patients whoThey fall into this small category, they are known as non -slogans.

Some people are infected with HIV without being aware of it. Infections can cause symptoms such as runny nose, headaches, cough or nausea, or virus, or cannot cause any symptoms at all. If regular testing is not used to check the virus, HIV may not be diagnosed until the opportunistic infection is caused, causing AIDS. Several conditions are characterized by AIDS features, including Kaposi's sarcoma, pneumocystis pneumonia, night pots, cytomegalovirus and toxoplasmosis. These conditions primarily affect people with compromised immune systems, such as cancer patients, and when they appear in someone who is otherwise healthy, they usually indicate the presence of HIV infection.