VIH

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System of Organs	Symptoms
Nervous System	– Impaired cognitive function – Impaired motor skills – Numbness in arms and legs – Muscle weakness – Headaches – Loss of coordination – Seizures – Confusion
	– Headaches – Loss of hearing and vision – Psychosis – Consciousness disorders – Photophobia – Seizures – Facial asymmetry – Speech disorders
Sensory Organs	– Hearing and visual impairment (including blindness) – Increased sensitivity to light – Skin rash on the body – Painful sores and blisters on the skin
Digestive System	– Ulcers in the mouth and throat – White coating in the mouth – Intense abdominal pain – Bloating – Difficulty swallowing – Nausea and vomiting – Stool disorders (constipation, diarrhea) – Blood in stools – Black stools – Dark urine – Unexplained weight loss – Loss of appetite – Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Respiratory System	– Difficulty breathing – Shortness of breath – Chest pain – Painful cough – Wheezing and wheezing in the lungs

Treatment of HIV Infection
HIV cannot be cured. However, if specific Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) is initiated as early as possible, it will be possible to prevent the development of AIDS.

Continuous therapy will:

• Maintain the virus quantity at a minimum level (less than 200 ml copies in 1 ml of blood);
• Maintain a sufficient number of T lymphocytes – immune system cells attacked by HIV;
• Avoid the development of AIDS-defining diseases and their serious consequences;
• Protect family members, sexual partners, and the unborn child;
• Prevent mutations of the human immunodeficiency virus, which could hinder the treatment from working;
• Maintain an acceptable quality of life.

Like other medications, HIV medications are generally well tolerated but may cause side effects such as nausea, headaches, diarrhea, dry mouth, and sleep disturbances. Typically, these unpleasant sensations disappear approximately one month after starting treatment. If necessary, a specialist in infectious diseases can adjust the treatment.

If a person infected with HIV has already developed one of the AIDS-defining illnesses, a specialist may prescribe appropriate antiviral or antibacterial medications, or a combination of both. However, treatment will take longer than for people not infected with HIV.

The treatment of AIDS-defining illnesses is generally conducted in a hospital. And if the patient’s condition is severe, hospitalization in an intensive care unit or critical care unit may be necessary.

Forecast
With prompt initiation of treatment, the life expectancy of HIV-infected patients equals that of healthy individuals. Hence, timely identification of the disease and commencement of treatment are crucial.

Simultaneously, a phenomenon known as HIV denial or dissidence exists. Advocates of this movement assert that HIV is non-existent and deliberately reject medications that lower the viral load in the blood.

Moreover, some HIV dissidents subscribe to the belief in a conspiracy among pharmaceutical companies aimed at peddling “harmful” drugs. They endeavor to manage the infection through alternative methods, typically with fatal consequences. Furthermore, HIV dissidents occasionally conceal their status from sexual partners, thereby facilitating the transmission of the infection.

Prevention of HIV Infection
Measures to prevent infection can be taken before and after exposure.

Pre-exposure prevention measures for HIV infection include:

• Using condoms during sexual intercourse;
• Using only sterile or disposable instruments for any procedures that damage the skin and mucous membranes;
• Refraining from drug use;
• Regular HIV testing;
• Avoiding alcoholic beverages (if consumed, the likelihood of risky behaviors and consequently HIV infection is higher).

Post-exposure prophylaxis is performed within 72 hours of suspected infection. To select effective medications, consultation with an infectious disease specialist is necessary.