HIV and AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus is referred to as HIV. By eliminating the white blood cells that fight infection, it assaults the body and compromises the immune system. which consequently impairs the body’s capacity to defend against illness. HIV will ultimately develop into AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, if treatment is not received.
We’ll look at transmission rates, symptoms (which can be highly difficult and unreliable), and ways to improve your immunity to infection in this session.
Pro Tip #1: The HIV virus progresses into AIDS over a period of 10 years on average. However, this average varies widely from person to person and depends on various aspects such as behavioral traits, health status, and drugs taken, among others.
In the US, there are about 1.1 million persons who are HIV positive. Perhaps even more concerning is the fact that about 18% of people haven’t been tested, haven’t noticed any symptoms, and aren’t even aware they’ve been infected. Every year, over 50,000 individuals contract HIV, and about 15,000 people pass away from AIDS.
