Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Introduction

The problem of HIV has been increasing day by day. HIV has been one of the most deadly diseases and no proper cure has been developed for this disease. This is the reason that a huge number have died of the same disease. A phenomenon in which the immune system of the person is deteriorated day by day is called HIV. This disease is caused by a virus called retrovirus. This disease has been a major concern for doctors and many drugs have been innovated to eliminate these diseases in people. Nowadays it has been established that the HIV inhibition can be achieved through many combinations of antiretroviral drugs and this therapy is called HAART.

Hypothesis

Though the disease is widespread and there are people who are suffering from it, the percentage of people suffering from HIV has been increasing day by day. This is the reason that education is necessary and there is a need to create awareness. People should get the proper knowledge the different stages of HIV and should know the different ways of transmission of HIV so that they can get themselves treated accordingly.

Literature Review

Primary HIV infection occurs during the early stage, and a large amount of HIV gets in the peripheral blood and then the immune system begins to respond to the virus by producing HIC antibodies and cytotoxic lymphocytes. If HIV antibody test is done before this stage, it may not be positive.

Clinically asymptomatic stage is the span of this stage varies from individual to individual. This stage usually last for a relatively longer period of time. Although there may be swollen lymph nodes, it is free from major symptoms (Combadão & Gomes, 2009). The presence of of the HIV drops in the peripheral blood due to which it remains at a very ...