Category: HIV/AIDS
Different Types of Antiviral Medications
What are antiviral medications? Antiviral medications are types of drugs or supplements used in fighting off hostile and life-threatening viruses. These viruses are one of the major factors why diseases occur and threaten the body’s normal condition. With the application of different antiviral drugs, the viruses’ functions in the body are being lessened, even preventing …
Ritonavir (Norvir) Side Effects
Ritonavir side effects Similar to other varieties of antiretroviral drugs available in the market today, Ritonavir has also a number of different adverse reactions that individuals will likely experience during the treatment. These adverse reactions are classified according to the intensity and effects of the medicine on the body. Consider the following side effects and …
HIV Virus Life Cycle Steps
HIV is defined as the human immunodeficiency virus. It is a kind of infection that affects the body’s immune system. While this infection can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), it can be prevented by consuming antiretroviral drugs in accordance with the rule of antiretroviral therapy. Commonly, in a span of 6 months, with strict …
HIV Mouth Sores
Popularly known by many as ulcers, mouth sores are recognized as one of the prevailing signs of HIV infection. If the illness is left untreated, mouth sores can severely affect how an HIV-positive person deals with his/her daily life activities. While it is known that HIV impairs the body’s immune system, it opens doors for …
HIV Test Results
When left untreated, HIV is highly capable of countering the immune system’s function. This illness naturally impairs the system and lessens its capacity to protect the body amidst viral colonization, which also invites different health complications. With this in mind, how does someone know the risk of HIV infection? How does someone prevent this life-threatening …
Mosquitoes and HIV/AIDS
One of the major concerns or topics involving HIV transmission is acquiring the said virus through an insect bite, especially mosquitoes. While some may think they can acquire the infection from the said host, the transmission rate is very low. Yes, it’s true that mosquitoes play a role in having different kinds of diseases, such …
Dating Someone with HIV
It happens a lot that we start liking people without knowing much about them. It has its perks as well as disadvantages. It seems exciting, thrilling, and you feel good about the unknown facts of the opposite person, but it may turn out scary, especially when the person in which you are interested turns out …
HIV RNA Test
The only way to get diagnosed with HIV is through testing. Today, there are thousands of HIV testing hubs that offer free service to people who want to know their status. While there are different types of HIV testing, it still can reach an accurate result. Following this process can help an individual assess his/her …
HIV-1 Vs. HIV-2
Similar to other forms of infection, HIV has two main types, namely HIV-1 and HIV-2. Although they share the same kind of communicable disease, they still have major differences in terms of virulence, genetics, symptoms, transmission, effects to its hosts, and the form of treatment that an individual needs to have. Consider the following facts …
Is There a Cure for HIV and AIDS?
Living with HIV does not alter how we deal with our lives. However, in some cases, we may need to change our old habits and follow new routines to keep our body vigorous and stay in good condition. This in line with the treatment process that we must observe to eradicate the massive impact of …
