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What are HIV and AIDS?
AIDS stands for "Acquired Immone Deficiency Syndrome"- is seen end of the Disease spectrum caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV). |
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Can we tell if someone has HIV?
In beginning a person with HIV can look and feel perfectly healthy. |
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How is HIV Transmitted?
- By unprotected sexual intercourse(without a condom) with someone who has HIV.
- By transfusion of infected blood or blood products.
- By use of infected needles and instruments without sterilization.
- from HIV infected mother to infant, during pregnancy.
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Myths & Facts about HIV & AIDS
AIDS cannot be contracted by:
- Touching, hugging, or shaking hands.
- Sharing toilet or bathroom or Swimming Pools.
- Sharinf cups, cutlery, crockery, towels etc.
- Eating Food prepared by someone woth HIV
- Mosquito, Bed bugs, Insect or Animal bites
- Playing together, travelling together, working together or eating together
- Through embracing, cuddling, kissing.
- Through patient caring.
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How can HIV infected be detected?
The infectioncan only be detected by HIV antibody test in a qualified lab. |
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What are Symptoms of AIDS?
The symptoms develop after few years and they are lond lasting ans includes:
- Unexplained fever, chills oe night sweats.
- Unexplained and intermittent diarrhoea.
- Persistent Unexplained fatigue and weight loss of more than 5kg.
- Persistent Cough and shortness of breath.
- White blotches in the mouth.
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Is there a Cure?
At present there is no cure and no vaccine. However few newer drugs slow down the virus, postponed the complication and prolongs life. |
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How do we prevent getting AIDS?
Safe sex with condoms, Safe Blood, Safe Injection, Safe Pregnancy |
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Are condoms safe & effective?
Yes.Scientific evidence demonstrates latex condoms are highly effecetive in preventing the transmission of HIV |
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