how is hiv treated?

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I am a male and i was wondering what are the signs of HIV positive? Can I have kids if I do have it? Also what will happen if i don't get treated?

Answer 1

Medication: There are different virus strains, so depending on this and several other factors, the doctor will prescribe anti-viral medication.

Answer 2

Top resource for HIV: People in north america wanting basic and advanced information about the disease HIV or aids, diagnosis and treatment, resources, caregiving and prevention should start with this from the cdc: http://www.Cdc.Gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.Htm#hiv.

Answer 3

HIV: Hiv is short for human immune deficiency virus.This is the virus which causes aids.And it is trasmitted by IV drug use and sharing needles and by having sex with a partner who is infected with the virus.

Answer 4

Hiv: Human immunodeficiency virus which is the virus which causes aids.

Answer 5

A virus: Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that weakens the immune system. Proper treatment can control/contain the virus. Untreated patients can develop aids after years. Hiv testing is fast and easy. If you have any question about being exposed to hiv, it is best to be tested.

Answer 6

HIV: Important!!!: Hiv means the human immunosuppresive virus. This is the virus that causes aids. It is transmitted through blood, semen and other bodily fluids, usually in a sexual context or through sharing needles and other drug paraphernalia in illicit drug use. Early in the aids epidemic this was also transmitted from mother to fetus and in blood transfusions or other blood products.

Answer 7

Infection: Hiv infection is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). The condition gradually destroys the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight infections. See: http://goo.Gl/bgg3y.

Answer 8

Infection: Hiv infection is a condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). The condition gradually destroys the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight infections. See: http://goo.Gl/bgg3y.

Answer 9

AIDS.gov: H – human – this particular virus can only infect human beings. I – immunodeficiency – HIV weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. A "deficient" immune system can't protect you. V – virus – a virus can only reproduce itself by taking over a cell in the body of its host.

Answer 10

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus is the cause of aids. Primarily sexually transmitted or by other forms of direct tissue transfer (blood transfusion, needle sharing, etc.) it attacks a type of t-lymphocyte and slowly reduces the numbers, making one susceptible to infections and cancers we would not otherwise acquire. If you may have been exposed, go and get tested.

Answer 11

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus is the cause of aids. Primarily sexually transmitted or by other forms of direct tissue transfer (blood transfusion, needle sharing, etc.) it attacks a type of t-lymphocyte and slowly reduces the numbers, making one susceptible to infections and cancers we would not otherwise acquire. If you may have been exposed, go and get tested.

Answer 12

Human immunodeficien: cy virus. It's a virus transmitted through blood, semen and vaginal secretions by sex, sharing needles and giving birth. The virus attacks the immune system so you're not able to fight infections, and causes inflammation inside your body which can lead to chronic diseases. Medications called ARV's trap HIV inside cells so it can't spread and to help boost immunity. More info: http://bit.ly/1J61Fe7

Answer 13

A virus: HIV stands for "human immunodeficiency virus". You may consult the website listed below for more information on this topic. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html

Answer 14

HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV/AIDS weakens a person's ability to fight infections. It is contracted through unprotected sex or needle sharing. An HIV test confirms diagnosis. Medications may suppress the virus and delay the onset of AIDS. http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/

Answer 15

Bad contagious virus: The HIV virus (it causes AIDS) attacks and destroys a critical white blood cell of the immune system: the "CD4+ T-helper" cell. With these cells knocked out, the body's immune system is crippled and left unable to fight off infections which would ordinarily be easily handled by a normal immune system. The patient gets AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immune deficiency syndrome).

Answer 16

HIV: The topic tags you selected suggest you already know that HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the cause of AIDS. Anything beyond that is far too complex for a forum like this. Google HIV for tons of information.

Answer 17

See HIV specialist: Studies show us that HIV specialists do a better job managing patients with HIV than those who do not routinely care for those infected. You will need a good history and physical, be evaluated and treated for other std's/opportunistic infections/malignancies, have a genotype to see if you have a resistant virus, have baseline CD4 count ; HIV viral load, and discuss treatment options. Now!

Answer 18

1% aged 15-49: According to 2006 data, an estimated 1% of the world's population aged 15-49 has HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This equals 33.4 million people. The majority of infections worldwide are in sub-saharan africa.

Answer 19

See below: In 2007 there were 33 million people living with hiv/aids worldwide including 2 million children under 15. In 2007 2.7 million people were newly infected with hiv, of which 70% were in sub-saharan africa, the most severely affected region of the world.

Answer 20

Perhaps: We all have an ethical and moral obligation to alert someone to an infectious disease or carrier state before engaging in any high risk behavior. So if you know you have HIV and you don't tell a potential partner, you are certainly ethically and morally obligated to tell them. There are occasionally legal issues that develop.

Answer 21

Yes: If the person failed to disclose, there may be civil or criminal liabilities depending on the state.

Answer 22

No, unfortunately: Once HIV is detected, it has gotten into cells in the body and we do not currently know how to completely eliminate (cure) this infection. It does look like early antiretroviral therapy may provide benefit in terms of stabilizing the immune system. See a doctor as soon as possible if you have any suspicion that you could have gotten hiv.

Answer 23

Antiretroviral meds: Yes, HIV can be treated with anti-HIV medications, called antiretroviral therapy. This usually consists of at least 3 medications to fight HIV. If you have HIV, I would recommend that you seek medical care with a medical provider that has experience with HIV. If you don't have insurance, you can still get medical care through Ryan White Insurance, which covers medical care and meds for HIV.

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