AIDS is like a cunning hunter, quietly invading human health, which is difficult to prevent.
People want to escape its clutches, however, for various reasons, there are still many people who are unfortunately "captured" by it. People living with HIV/AIDS often live in the shadows, enduring the cold eyes and alienation of others, which makes them work in interpersonal interactions for fear of being labelled as "HIV-positive".
So, how long does it take to be found out if you are infected with HIV?
The incubation period for HIV varies from person to person, but it is usually detected within months to years after infection. During this time, the patient may have no obvious symptoms, but as the virus gradually multiplies in the body, the immune system is compromised, which will eventually lead to the development of various diseases.
Therefore, for AIDS, prevention is better than **. By raising public awareness of HIV/AIDS, strengthening awareness-raising and promoting safe sex and syringe use, and early detection and intervention, we can work together to end stigma and fear against people living with HIV and provide them with a more tolerant and caring human environment.
People tend to panic when it comes to AIDS, because it is a highly contagious disease. The incubation period of HIV in the human body is 8 to 9 years on average, and once it develops, it will launch a violent attack on the body's immune system, resulting in damage to the lymphatic system and a sharp decline in immunity.
In the process, other serious illnesses may also take advantage of the situation. Since there is no complete way to fully develop AIDS, the extent of the disease cannot be underestimated, and prevention must be taken seriously.
HIV is not an acute disease, and the duration of the disease is closely related to the HIV subtype of the patient, the individual's genes and constitution, the amount of the virus, and the way in which the patient receives it.
The longer the incubation period of the virus, the longer the life cycle of the patient. Typically, the incubation period for HIV is between 1 and 2 years, with an average of 6 years. During this incubation period, the patient's quality of life is no different from that of the average person.
People living with HIV go through four stages.
In the first stage, the initial stage of infection, patients may develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, lymphoma, and laryngitis. These symptoms are mild and usually disappear quickly within 3 to 6 weeks.
The second stage is the incubation period, which lasts from a few weeks to several months, with an average of 6 years. At this stage, the patient may become a source of transmission of the virus and it is difficult to control.
The third stage is the pre-disease stage, when the patient begins to develop most of the symptoms of AIDS, such as swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, periodic low-grade fever, and hairy leukoplakia in the mouth. It is only at this time that the patient perceives changes in the body.
The fourth stage is during the disease, when HIV destroys the body's immune system, leading to systemic lesions. This not only causes a variety of fatal infections and tumors, but also leads to multi-organ failure. At this stage, the patient will suffer greatly.
Reverse ** for herpes
As the HIV virus continues to attack, the immune system is severely damaged, and the patient has frequent herpes in the mouth. These herpes are usually caused by Candida infections and are common on the tongue, soft palate, buccal mucosa, and gums. If not controlled, Candida can spread further to the esophagus, causing Candidal esophagitis and causing more suffering to the patient.
Seborrheic dermatitis
After being infected with AIDS, patients often suffer from seborrheic dermatitis. This symptom is mainly concentrated on the face and head, making ** unusually dry and itchy and unbearable. Patients may have erythema of various shapes, and in severe cases, they may even show symptoms of ichthyosis, which are like dead leaves, which is shocking.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a stubborn chronic disease, often attacks patients. In the process of **, some AIDS patients rebuild their immune system more like a boat on a torrent, occasionally encountering rapids and reefs, which cause inflammation and waves. This storm can sometimes evolve into the haze of pancreatic disease.
Itching
A common symptom of HIV infection is pruritic papular dermatitis, which often appears on the legs and arms. These papular dermatitis can cause extreme itching, and after repeated scratching, they can easily break down and cause infection. This symptom not only brings physical pain to the patient, but also brings great stress and distress to their psyche.
Erythematous papules
Within 2 to 4 weeks of HIV infection, the virus multiplies rapidly in the body, triggering a range of symptoms. The most obvious of these symptoms are red papules, which resemble tiny red dots that are mainly found on the face, neck, and upper chest. These rashes are very itchy and unbearable.
They usually appear within 48 hours of fever and last about 5 to 8 days. At this stage, there will be visible lesions on the person living with HIV**, which are both evidence of the multiplication of the virus and a sign that the body is fighting back against the virus.
1. When AIDS invades the body, if it can be detected and cooperated in time, the patient can prolong the survival time. If the disease is allowed to progress, the immune system will be destroyed, the risk of various infections and malignant tumors will be greatly increased, and the patient's life will be seriously threatened. Therefore, early detection and early detection are key. 2. Exercise is an effective way to improve immunity. AIDS patients should actively participate in exercise to strengthen their physical fitness and improve their resistance. Exercise not only improves the body's circulatory, metabolic and endocrine regulation, but also slows the rate of disease progression.
Eating the right diet is an important factor in maintaining good health. AIDS patients should pay attention to nutritional balance and consume sufficient minerals, vitamins, trace elements and proteins. Only adequate nutrition can enhance the resistance and effectively fight the virus. 4. Hygiene is an important measure to prevent infection. AIDS patients should pay more attention to personal hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and viral infection. Keeping your body clean and leaving no room for viruses and bacteria can help you survive longer.
Can you get infected by eating with someone with AIDS?
Some people see AIDS as a contagious disease, so they choose to stay away from people with AIDS. They are convinced that eating or even shaking hands with someone living with HIV can lead to HIV infection.
However, this is not the case. In fact, you can't get HIV without the exchange of fluids, such as a simple hug, handshake, or meal together.
Can I still have children after being infected with HIV?
From a medical point of view, prevention of mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy is essential, as the virus may be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, and even to the newborn through the birth canal and postpartum bloody secretions.
Therefore, it is important to have an effective virus** during pregnancy and to take a series of measures to interrupt the transmission of HIV. Only in this way can the health of mothers and babies be ensured and the risk of transmission of the virus reduced.
Are men with AIDS at risk of heart disease?
Is AIDS, the culprit of sexually transmitted diseases, inextricably linked to heart disease?
Studies have shown that men with AIDS seem to be more likely to suffer from heart disease. As the duration of AIDS prolongs, so does the risk of heart disease.
In a survey of 618 men with AIDS and 383 healthy men, we found that patients with advanced AIDS were prone to coronary artery blockage and plaque buildup in the heart arteries. This seems to tell us that people with advanced AIDS are more susceptible to coronary atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of heart disease.
AIDS patients who have been receiving antiretroviral drugs for a long time** are also not spared. The longer the drug is taken, the higher the chance of clogged coronary arteries, and heart disease seems to be a lingering shadow. Why are people with AIDS so susceptible to heart disease?
HIV infection is at the root of it all. HIV can affect heart health in a number of ways, leading to structural and arrhythmic complications. The inflammatory process, drug toxicity and opportunistic infection of AIDS patients are different from those of ordinary people, and the incidence of myocardium, blood vessels, valves, and pericardial diseases is significantly increased.
The endothelial dysfunction caused by HIV infection, which puts the body in a hypercoagulable state, coupled with vasoconstriction and endothelial proliferation, greatly increases the risk of pulmonary hypertension.
At the same time, the inflammation caused by HIV infection leads to immune dysregulation and opportunistic infection, and the possibility of cardiac steatosis and cardiomyocyte invasion also increases, and the occurrence of cardiomyopathy is inevitable.
In the face of the stubborn disease of AIDS, we need to pay attention not only to its own effects, but also to be alert to other health risks, such as heart disease.
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