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HIV Is A Virus That Weakens The Human Body
HIV Is A Virus That Weakens The Human Body
Fajri
05201211015
HIV is a virus that weakens the human bodys immunity. People who affected by
this virus will be susceptible to opportunistic infections or easily affected by
tumors. Although existing treatment can slow the rate of virus progression, it is
not completely curable.
The first sign of HIV sufferers will usually have a fever for 3 to 6 weeks
depending on the immune system. Once the condition improves, people who are
infected with HIV will remain healthy within a few years and their immune
system will slowly decline due to recurrent fever.
The length between HIV infection and becoming ill from AIDS can vary from one
individual to another. With a healthy lifestyle, the time interval can range from
10-15 years, sometimes even longer. Antiretroviral therapy can slow the
progression of AIDS by lowering the amount of virus (viral load) in the infected
body.
There are several ways of transmission of this disease. The mode of transmission
of HIV AIDS can be through intermediaries as follows:
- Free sex
- Getting a blood transfusion contaminated with HIV virus.
- Use of alternating syringes, use of piercing needles or tattoos that have
been contaminated with the HIV virus.
- From pregnant women who are HIV positive to the pregnant fetus.
However, there are several ways to prevent HIV / AIDS. Among them: