Manifestations of HIV infection

HIV is a dangerous virus that can infect both sexes, attacking and destroying the immune system. A special feature of HIV is that unlike other viruses that are attacked and eliminated by the human immune system, HIV has the ability to attack and weaken the immune system by destroying CD4 cells, eliminating defense capacity of the human body.

HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids, including:
Blood. Sperm. Vaginal and rectal discharge. Mother milk. HIV infection is a chronic condition for which there is currently no cure. However, if detected early and treated according to the right regimen, HIV can be controlled, patients will have a long life time almost like people without HIV.

HIV progresses in three stages. Each stage is characterized by its own signs and symptoms.
Stage 1: This is the acute phase, usually occurs 2 to 4 weeks after infection, and is easily missed by patients. Typical symptoms are often flu-like and include fever, fatigue, and chills. Some people do not realize they have been infected because the symptoms are mild and do not make the body tired. If HIV infection is suspected, the patient should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Stage 2: This is the asymptomatic stage, which can last up to 10 years or more. At this stage, if the patient is on antiretroviral therapy (ART), the virus can be contained and HIV will not continue to progress, which means less transmission of the virus to humans. other. If left untreated, the virus will continue to multiply in the body. In fact, in many cases the virus level in the body remains too low for tests to detect, so to be sure, the test needs to be repeated after a period of 6 months. Stage 3: This is the final stage - AIDS, the body's immune system has been completely weakened. At this time, the body is no longer able to fight off pathogens, creating favorable conditions for opportunistic infections to flare up, and the worst consequences are death.

Each man is unique, so HIV symptoms in one person vary greatly from another. However, the manifestations of HIV still follow three general stages of disease progression.

About 80% of men exposed to HIV develop flu-like symptoms after 2-4 weeks. This is the acute phase of HIV infection, and the most common symptoms include:
Rash on the body. Fever. Sore throat . Severe headache. Less common symptoms include:
Fatigue. Painful swollen lymph nodes. Mouth or genital sores. Muscle pain. Athritis. Nausea, vomiting. Night sweats. Symptoms usually last one to two weeks. Symptoms of HIV infection in men and women are similar, but genital sores on the penis are characteristic in men. HIV can also lead to male gonadal dysfunction due to decreased male sex hormone secretion.
Anyone who shows the above signs and thinks

After the first signs and symptoms disappear, HIV usually doesn't show any more symptoms for many years. During this time, the virus continues to multiply and begin to weaken the immune system, but the patient looks normal on the outside. At this stage the virus can infect others, so early detection is extremely important.

By this point, HIV has destroyed the body's immune system. This stage, also known as AIDS, is the final stage of the disease. The patient is no longer able to fight off pathogens, and opportunistic infections will break out. Opportunistic infections are conditions that the human body would normally be able to fight off, but not a person with HIV. People with HIV may find that they frequently get colds, flu, and fungal infections. When progressing to stage 3, the following symptoms will appear:
Nausea, vomiting. Persistent diarrhea. Chronic fatigue. Rapid weight loss. Cough, difficulty breathing. Recurrent fever, chills, night sweats. Rash, burning, or sores in the mouth or nose, on the genitals, or under the skin. Swollen painful lymph nodes extending to the armpits, groin, and neck. Dementia, psychosis or other mental disorders.

Men who are sexually active should be tested for HIV at least once in their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people with risk factors get tested once a year (these people are: gay men) bisexual and bisexual, men who have sex with men, and men who inject drugs).
If you suspect HIV exposure or have unprotected sex, you should also get tested.

Men can prevent HIV in the following ways:
Using condoms during sex: Whether having vaginal or anal sex, if used correctly, condoms are effective high in HIV prevention. Do not inject drugs: It is best not to use drugs of any kind. If you inject drugs, do not share or reuse needles. Stay vigilant: Always be careful when dealing with blood, use gloves or protective gear to prevent infection. HIV testing: HIV testing should be performed as recommended. The social disease screening package at Vinmec International General Hospital provides customers of all genders and ages to help screen and perform tests: HIV Ab rapid test, Chlamydia rapid test, rapid test Treponema pallidium test, qualitative and quantitative Treponema pallidum TPHA test, bacteriological staining test and microscopic staining fungus test... Customers who choose to perform tests at Vinmec hospital can complete You can rest assured about the accuracy of the test results.
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Articles refer to sources: healthline.com and medicalnewstoday.com