Aids – treatment and symptoms

AIDS, or Acquired Moderate Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is a serious challenge for modern medicine. It is caused by the HIV virus, which attacks the body’s immune system. In this article we will discuss what AIDS is, what its symptoms are, what are the differences between AIDS and HIV, how to recognize this disease, how the diagnosis is carried out, what are the methods of treatment and prevention, and how long can you live with AIDS. We invite you to read.

What is AIDS?

AIDS is an advanced stage of HIV infection. The abbreviation AIDS stands for Acquired Moderate Immune Deficiency Syndrome. The HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is responsible for weakening the immune system, which makes the body more susceptible to various types of infections and cancers. AIDS develops when the immune system is significantly weakened and specific disease symptoms appear.

Aids and HIV – differences

Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, AIDS and HIV are two different things. HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that can lead to the development of AIDS. HIV infects immune system cells called CD4 lymphocytes and gradually weakens their function. AIDS is an advanced stage of this infection, characterized by specific symptoms and significant impairment of the body’s immunity.

Aids – symptoms

Symptoms of AIDS can be varied and include: severe infections such as tuberculosis, pneumonia or lupus. Other symptoms include weight loss, fever, chills, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, confirmed HIV infection, and a CD4 lymphocyte count of less than 200 per cubic millimeter of blood. It is important to understand that these symptoms are the result of a weakened immune system and do not occur immediately after HIV infection.

Aids – recognition and diagnostics

The diagnosis of AIDS is based on blood tests that include assessing the number of CD4 lymphocytes and measuring the concentration of HIV in the body. It is worth testing for HIV regularly, especially if there is a risk of infection. The earlier HIV infection is detected, the more effective treatment can be to delay the development of AIDS.

Aids – treatment and prevention

There is currently no effective treatment for AIDS. However, there are antiretroviral therapies (ART) that can delay the progression of the disease and keep the immune system in better condition. ART treatment involves taking antiviral medications regularly to reduce the amount of HIV in the body.

To prevent HIV infection and the development of AIDS, there are several key measures. It is worth using condoms during sexual intercourse, avoiding sharing needles and syringes, and taking regular HIV tests, especially if you are in the risk group.

Aids – life expectancy

With proper treatment and medical care, people living with AIDS can lead long and healthy lives. Effective ART therapy keeps the immune system in good condition, which minimizes the risk of serious infections and AIDS-related diseases. However, life expectancy depends on many factors, including the stage in the development of the disease that treatment was started.

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By being aware of the symptoms, treatment and prevention of AIDS, we can fight the disease more effectively and help people living with HIV lead better lives. It is worth being a responsible and educated citizen to work together to eliminate AIDS as a threat to public health.