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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) (Risks (Risks of treatments (Nausea,…
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Symptoms
Symptoms can vary depending on stage of infection
Primary infection (Acute HIV)
Fever
headache
fatigue
muscle aches
joint pain
rash
typically on torso
typically doesn't itch
sore throat
painful mouth sores
swollen lymph nodes
Typically in neck
Clinical Latent Infection (Chronic HIV)
Symptoms tend to go away with this stage
Most common symptom, if you have any is swollen lymph nodes
AIDS
Fatigue
Swollen lymph nodes
In neck or groin
Fever
lasts more than 10 days
Night sweats
unexplained weight loss
purplish spots on skin
shortness of breath
severe diarrhea
yeast infections
in mouth, throat, or vagina
unexplained bruises/bleeding
Diagnosis
HIV Antigen Test
Blood or saliva test looking for antibodies of the virus
ELISA Test
Western Blot Test
Viral Load Test
Drug Resistance Test
CD4 T cell count
A doctor can/will requests tests to test for complications/risks
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis
Toxoplasmosis
STIs
Liver or Kidney damage
Urinary Tract Infection
Risks
AIDS
Having unprotected sex
Having a STI
use of intravenous drugs
Being an uncircumcised male
Tuberculosis
Cytomegalovirus
Candidiasis
Cryptococcal meningitis
Toxoplasmosis
Cryptosporidiosis
Cancer
Lymphoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
Wasting Syndrome
Neurological complications
Most common is dementia complex
Kidney disease
Risks of treatments
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Heart disease
weakened bones and bone loss
rhabdomyolosis
abnormal cholesterol levels
higher blood sugar
Causes
caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus
spread by:
having sex
blood transfusions
sharing needles
pregnancy/ delivery/ breastfeeding
Infected blood, semen, vaginal secretions, rectal fluids, breast milk, and pre-seminal fluids
HIV attacks the CD4 T cells
CD4 T cells are white blood cells that help fight disease
Becomes AIDS once the CD4 T cell count drops below 200
Treatment
There is no cure but drugs can help called antiretroviral therapy to help with the controlling of the virus
Non nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
efavirenz
etravirine
nevirapine
Nucleoside or nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Abacavir
lamivudine-zidovudine
Descovy
emtricitabine/tenofovir
Protease inhibitors
darunavir
indinavir
atazanavir
fosamprenavir
Entry or fusion inhibitors
enfuvirtide
maraviroc
Integrase Inhibitora
dolutegravir
raltegravir
Lifestyle and home remedies
Eat healthy
Avoid raw meats, eggs, seafood, sushi, and some lunch meats
Get immunizations
Take care with companion animals
Some animals carry pestistes so wash hands well after handling animals
Supplements (no scientific evidence)
Acetyl-L-carnitine
Whey protein
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resources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524
https://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/do-i-have-hiv#1
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