Standoff of the Century

HIV infection, one of the most serious diseases of the XXI century, a cure for which has not yet been found.. But the worst thing is that most people living with HIV do not even know that they are sick. All over the world, they are trying to correct the situation and stop the spread of HIV.

HIV, HIV infection, AIDS

An equal sign is often placed between these concepts. But this is absolutely wrong, and it is important to know about it.

HIV is a human immunodeficiency virus. HIV belongs to a family of retroviruses that contain only RNA, not full-fledged DNA. Once in the human body, they begin to synthesize their own DNA. And then spread through the body. The peculiarity of the human immunodeficiency virus is that the cells that it affects are immune cells, so an infected person cannot resist diseases.

There are 36.7 million people diagnosed with HIV worldwide.

HIV infection is a disease that occurs in a person after getting into the body of HIV. This disease, at the present stage, can not be cured, but there are drugs that can stop the development of the disease. Antiretroviral therapy (ARV) does not allow the virus to enter the immune cell, which means that it does not allow HIV to spread in the body. Thus, an HIV-positive person can live a full life.

AIDS is a syndrome of acquired human immunodeficiency. In other words, this is the last stage of HIV infection. In this state, the human immune system is practically unable to resist other diseases. And if you do not start treatment in time, the outcome will be fatal.

How can I get infected

No matter how terrible the statistics are, it is not so easy to get infected with HIV. The main thing is to know how the virus is transmitted. There are only 4 possible options:

• Sexual contact. Today, this type of HIV transmission has come out on top in terms of the number of people infected in this way in the world and in the world. Of Russia. The virus is found in semen and vaginal fluid. Due to the fact that the mucous membranes of the genitals have a very high permeability, the virus easily penetrates the body. Using a condom significantly reduces the risk of infection, but does not provide 100% protection.
• Through the blood. One of the most common types of HIV transmission is the use of injecting drugs, using a single needle. There is also a possibility of infection in unverified medical institutions, if the tools that are manipulated are not well enough processed.
• From mother to child. Infection can occur during childbirth or breastfeeding. The child should never be fed breast milk, and in order for the virus not to be transmitted during childbirth, doctors must necessarily inform their diagnosis and take ARV therapy drugs.

HIV can only be found in biological fluids: milk, semen, blood, and vaginal secretions. In all other cases, HIV cannot be transmitted. Therefore, it is extremely important to lead a meaningful lifestyle and monitor your health.

As in Russia resists the spread of HIV

The campaign "Stop HIV" has already become traditional/AIDS".

In addition, the city has a center for the prevention and control of AIDS and infectious diseases, where you can get free HIV testing. You can also check for HIV in any hospital . It is very important to know about HIV: how it spreads, how it can be infected, how to treat it properly. Know that people living with HIV are absolutely not dangerous. Only knowing all this can you learn to behave correctly and protect yourself and your loved ones from this disease