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Role Of Blood In AIDS

AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

HIV/AIDS (Precaution is better than Cure)

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HIV/Aids has affected totally 40.3 million (36.7–45.3 million) people World wide. People newly infected with HIV in 2005 totally 4.9 million ( 4.3–6.6 million). AIDS deaths in 2005 total 3.1 million (2.8–3.6 million), more than 95% of these new infections occurred in developing Countries. Around 7,500 people aged between 15 to 24 become infected with HIV every day - that is; about five every minute.

With each passing day the treat of HIV/AIDS looms larger than ever. As early HIV infection causes no symptoms it is primarily detected by testing a person's blood for presence of antibodies to HIV. Early testing is very important as it will enable an HIV-infected person to receive appropriate treatment at a time when one is most able to combat HIV and prevent the emergence of opportunistic infections.

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The role of Blood in AIDS
Do you know what is HIV ?
Do you Know What is AIDS ?
What is HIV Testing ?
How do these tests work ?
What does it Mean if the test is positive ?

The role of Blood in AIDS
Transfusion & Transmission of blood has become the core of modern medical science. It is found that HIV positive or unsafe blood transmission cause AIDS. Top

Do you know what is HIV ?
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a health condition where a person is not capable of fighting with other diseases because of poor Immunity. HIV by itself is not a illness and dose not instantly lead to AIDS. An HIV infected Patient can live healthy live for years before he develops AIDS in his body. So in short HIV is beginning of AIDS, but it is curable.Top

Do you Know What is AIDS ?
As the name, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, indicates, AIDS is a healthy condition that results from the deficiency in the human body's Immunity following HIV infection. HIV attacks the human body by breaking down its immune System that is meant to fight diseases. After a period of some time, the immune system weakens and the body losses its strength to fight diseases. At this stage, various diseases affect the infected person and make him weak.Top

Some little precautions in your life can save your life , Give 5 minutes of your time and live happily ever after ?Get your blood tested ?

What is HIV Testing ?
HIV testing usually means the tests that determine whether or not you are affected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes AIDS. These test look for "antibodies" to HIV. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to fight a specific germ. You can arrange for HIV testing through your doctor. The most common HIV test is a spot test that produces results within 5 minutes.Top

How do these tests work ?
HIV testing looks for antibodies in the blood. The immune system produces these antibodies to fight HIV, but it can take up to them to show up. During this "window period" you will not test positive for HIV even if you are infected. Once you test positive, consult your doctor for more information on healthcare & medications.Top

What does it Mean if the test is positive ?
A positive test results means that you have HIV antibodies, and are infected with HIV. Testing positive does not mean that you have AIDS. Many people who test positive stay healthy for several years. If you test negative & you have not been exposed to HIV for least three months, you are not infected with HIV. Continue to take care and protect yourself from HIV infection.Top