HIV
Human immunodificiency virus
Type of pathogen
HIV is a member of retrovirade family, genus letivirus.
HIV acquired immune deficiency syndrome aids was prevously known as lymphadenopathy.
HIV acquired immune deficiency syndrome aids was prevously known as lymphadenopathy.
Definition and causes of disorder
By not using protection
using same needle
breast milk
using same needle
breast milk
Symptons
there could be no symptoms
unexplained weight loss or tiredness
flu like feelings that dont go away.
unexplained weight loss or tiredness
flu like feelings that dont go away.
what part of the body is affected
HIV attacks and kills crucial immune system cells, known a T-helper cells.
Treatment and reasearch outlook
rilpivirine, emtricitable, and tenofouir alafenamide
medications
medicine can control it
The HIV drug Truvada however has been approved for use in those at a high risk away to prevent HIV infection.
The HIV drug Truvada however has been approved for use in those at a high risk away to prevent HIV infection.
prevention
condoms and abstanence
How common is it
Every 9 1/2 someone in the U.S is infected with HIV. it is estimated that there are over 56,000 new cases of HIV in the U.S each year.