Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is an an infection that weakens our physique’s immune system whereas acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the late stage of the an infection. Individuals have a tendency to combine up the 2, however they aren’t the identical factor. There are extra doubts about HIV and AIDS. So, on the event of World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on December 1, an skilled solutions among the continuously requested questions on HIV and AIDS.

On the finish of 2022, it was discovered that about 39.0 million folks had been dwelling with HIV, as per the World Well being Group. As many as 6,30, 000 folks misplaced their lives on account of HIV-related causes final 12 months.

Continuously requested questions on HIV and AIDS

There are numerous questions that folks have relating to HIV and AIDS. A few of them are:

1. How lengthy is my lifeline with HIV?

Antiretroviral remedy (ART) is advisable for folks dwelling with HIV. So long as they take the medicines below this remedy, they may have a traditional life span, says Dr Vasant Nagvekar, an skilled in infectious ailments.

2. How lengthy do I’ve to take the medicines?

A. An individual identified with HIV should take the HIV treatment for his or her total life.

3. Is there a everlasting remedy for HIV?

A. There isn’t any everlasting remedy, however it may be saved below management with applicable drugs, says the skilled. Our physique can also’t do away with HIV, so after getting it, will probably be with you for all times.

4. Can I share the identical washroom with my household?

Sure, in fact, utilizing the identical washroom with your loved ones just isn’t a issues. HIV is unfold from the physique fluids of an individual who’s contaminated, not through the use of the identical washroom.

5. Can I take advantage of the identical utensils with my household?

Sure, you should use the identical utensils. HIV doesn’t unfold by sharing meals or utilizing the identical utensils.

6. Do I require some extra vaccination with HIV?

A. At present, there isn’t a vaccine to forestall or deal with those that reside with HIV an infection.

7. If me and my spouse are HIV optimistic, can our kids be HIV unfavorable?

Sure, offered each are virologically suppressed, particularly the mom, says Dr Nagvekar. Additionally, the dad and mom have to verify with a specialist about supply, breastfeeding and antiretroviral remedy for the new child.

8. I’m HIV optimistic, so can I cook dinner meals for my household?

Completely! HIV is majorly transmitted by sexual means, mom to little one (if mom is optimistic) and thru blood transfusion.

9. When ought to I begin therapy for HIV?

Earlier, the HIV therapy was delayed, largely on account of issues about its long-term results. CD4, which is a glycoprotein discovered on the floor of immune cells, performed an essential position. Docs waited till an individual’s CD4 depend dropped beneath 500, however now issues have modified on account of technological development. Now, the therapy can start early, generally even the second you get identified with HIV.

10. What ought to an individual do if she or he has an unintentional sexual publicity with an unknown particular person, and is frightened about HIV?

Begin antiretroviral remedy as early as doable, which suggests it ought to be achieved inside 24 hours of publicity. Do it solely after correct session about HIV and different sexually transmitted ailments.

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Regardless that there isn’t a remedy, folks dwelling with HIV and who take the medicines prescribed by their physician can dwell wholesome and lengthy lives. Having the medication is essential, as it could possibly cut back the quantity of HIV within the contaminated particular person’s blood.