TRIBUNNEWS.IT – Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that attacks the immune system.
HIV becomes lethal when it attacks white blood cells called CD4 cells.
HIV can destroy CD4 cells, weakening a person’s immunity against opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis and fungal infections, serious bacterial infections, and some cancers.
If HIV is not treated, it can cause AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome), quoted by WHO.
There is currently no effective drug to treat HIV.
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Once someone is infected HIVthey will suffer for life.
However, with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
people with HIV who are being treated HIV An effective partner can live a long and healthy life and protect his partner.
Symptoms HIV
Infection HIV it can be detected because it shows different symptoms, but some are asymptomatic.
The following are HIV infections showing symptoms according to Mayo Clinic:
– Fever
– Headache
– Muscle aches and joint pains
