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What are the Early Symptoms of HIV
Unfortunately the early symptons of HIV can be very mild, may not occur at all and can be very similar to many other illnesses.
Within a few weeks of picking up the HIV infection. flu like symptoms may occur:
How is HIV Transmitted?
HIV is infectious and can be transmitted to others through body fluids such as:
The infection often occurs through:
In addition to the previously mentioned, early symptoms of HIV, other HIV symptoms can include loss of weight, various infections ( viral, fungal, bacterial ) and somes cancers.
HIV - AIDS Symptoms
Major serious infections, like pneumonia and other lung infections is often occurs because the immune system has been damaged.
Infections like these differentiates between HIV and AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency.
History Of AIDS
There are a number of theories about the origin of aids:
... ranging from humans eating infected green monkeys in Africa
to
... horrific medical experiments going wrong.
In 1981 AIDS was first recognized in the USA, although the HIV virus that causes AIDS was only isolated much later in 1983.
Whatever the original history of AIDS, there is no doubt about the serious consequences it poses to world health.
Tests for AIDS
The only sure way to confirm someone has been infected with HIV is to have a blood test.
The most common / frequently used test is called ELISA or EIA.
It normally takes a week or two for the results to come back. If antibodies are found and the tests show positive, it is normal practice to do further tests to confirm the diagnosis.
Cures for AIDS
Regrettably, there are no cures for either AIDS or the HIV infection at this time, but great progress has been made in recent years with anti-HIV drugs that slow the onset of the disease and reduces the number of AIDS related deaths.
As a result of these advances in medication available to treat HIV and AIDS, many sufferers of AIDS are able to lead a full, enjoyable and active life
To find out more about AIDS and HIV take a look at our frequently updated AIDS articles.
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