Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) continues to be one of the serious global problems in health since billions of people across the globe suffer from it.The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects the immune system by invading CD4 (T cells) which are essential in the immune protection of the body.Untreated HIV leads to Acquired Immunodeficiency Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), which is the last and the worst stage of the infection.This is when the body is severely diseased, and opportunistic infections and specific forms of cancer can easily occur.We have made considerable strides in medication, specifically anti-retro viral therapy since the invention of HIV in the 1980s.This in turn enhances the quality of life for those battling HIV.Adherence to ART can also help suppress the gamma levels and viral counts (when ART followed), thereby preventing the farming and the risk for patients' health.There is still currently no evidence of an HIV vaccine existing to date, however worldwide efforts to minimise the prevalence of the virus are currently in place.In that case, the lack of effective care, education, and comprehension of the HIV/Aids issue, notably in low and moderate income countries has proven with these countries stigma to be particularly harmful.On the other hand, the, short-needle exchange, sex prevention, and outreach education volumes have also been successful in reducing.
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405675581