Category: HIV/AIDS
A New Highly virulent variant was discovered in the Netherlands.
Now we know what you’re thinking.. ‘oh great, yet another HIV variant’. Just hearing the term ‘variant’ nowadays makes just about everyone cringe with frustration and a certain level of panic, regardless of what disease or virus it’s affiliated with. That being said, don’t fret, this variant of HIV has been around for quite some …
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Can You Get HIV From a Tattoo or Body Piercing?
A tattoo is a form of body art. Since its introduction, it has become popular with millions of individuals, particularly teens. Their safety is a big question with the rising trend of tattoos and body piercing in different age groups. Many individuals wonder if this form of body art can put them at risk of …
Does HIV Affect Your Eyes?
Our eyes are not an exemption from the severe effects of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). When the infection enters the body, it causes complications to different bodily organs, including our eyes. That explains the development of vision problems, which can get hostile without proper treatment. Learn how the virus affects our eyes and the necessary …
HIV and Weight Loss
One of the significant effects of HIV is weight loss. It is a severe matter for individuals with HIV as it indicates the weakening of the immune system and the development of other health complications. How is weight loss defined in people with HIV? HIV weight loss refers to a condition where a person experiences …
Non-Reactive HIV Test Result
The importance of HIV test Knowing your status concerning HIV is important. Through testing, you will know if you are infected or not. The said testing only provides two results, reactive or non-reactive. However, another test may be necessary if the result is unclear. People who receive a non-reactive test result is free from having …
Does HIV Cause the Swollen Lymph Nodes?
What is a swollen lymph node? A swollen lymph node usually indicates that an infection is active. Oftentimes, it happens alongside fever, chills, and sore throat. But how is it related to HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)? Does the infection somehow trigger the said medical condition to occur? Lymph nodes is one of the major compositions of …
Does HIV Cause Cough?
Our respiratory system is the organ that is the most vulnerable to HIV infection. Most patients infected with the virus develop respiratory symptoms and complications in their lungs. Dry cough is an early sign of this condition. When HIV enters the body, it reduced the body’s capability to fight infection and other medical conditions. This …
HIV and Diarrhea: What is the link between these conditions?
What is Diarrhea? Diarrhea is a condition that individuals with HIV often experience as a symptom or side effect of consuming their antiretroviral drugs. According to a study, individuals under antiretroviral drugs may tend to experience loose bowel movements three times or more every day. The following are the main triggering factors why diarrhea may …
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What Can be Mistaken for HIV?
In the United States, about 1 million people live with HIV. However, not all of them know they already have the virus. How is this possible? People mistake HIV for several infections or diseases. One particular reason is the signs of the said infection. Although HIV does not develop any symptoms, some of the most …
HIV Seroconversion: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment
What is HIV Seroconversion? HIV Seroconversion is the period between viral exposure and when antibodies are detectable within the blood. Once an HIV infection happens, the body’s immunity produces antibodies to fight the virus. The seroconversion period takes a few weeks, where testing positive for HIV is highly possible. An HIV test checks for HIV …
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