Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) sign symptoms and treatment

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)  sign symptoms and treatment

 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system, especially CD4 cells (T cells), which are important for fighting cancer. If left untreated, HIV can lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Understanding the signs, symptoms and treatment of HIV is important to control the disease and prevent its progression. **Early symptoms:**

- Fever

- weakness

- swelling

- sore throat

- skin rash

- muscle pain and redness in joints

2 **Clinical delay (HIV infection):**

- This period can last for many years with few symptoms. It can cause AIDS. **Symptoms of end-stage HIV infection:**

- Rapid weight loss

- Return of fever or heavy night sweats

- Extreme fatigue and unexplained

- Prolonged swelling of lymph nodes in the arms, groin or neck

- Abdominal discomfort (pain) lasting more than 7 days

- Pain in the mouth, throat, or genital area

- Pneumonia

- Or red, brown, red, or purple skin or swelling in the mouth, nose, or eyelid

- Forgetfulness, depression and other neurological disorders

** Treatment:**

1. **Antiretroviral drugs (ART):**

- ART consists of taking HIV medications (called an HIV regimen) every day. Reducing the risk of infection and helping people living with HIV live long, healthy lives. **Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP):**

- PrEP is a daily medication for people who do not have HIV but are at risk of infection.

- PrEP can reduce the risk of HIV infection by up to 99% if taken regularly. etc.), sex workers, intravenous drug users. **Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP):**

- PEP should take HIV medication as soon as possible after exposure to HIV to prevent infection.

- It is usually done in an emergency room or by a doctor experienced in HIV prevention. ** Supportive Treatment:**

- In addition to medication, supportive treatments such as counseling, support groups, and psychological services can help individuals cope with the emotional and emotional challenges of living with HIV. HIV stigma is also important for the overall health of people living with HIV. As medical research progressed, HIV became a chronic, rather than fatal, disease. Antiretroviral drugs and preventive measures such as PrEP and PEP have revolutionized medicine and provided hope for an HIV/AIDS-free future. But access to these treatments and support services is critical to HIV prevention worldwide.