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Checking the white blood cell count, the lower it goes the more the havoc it creates in the body`s immune system, & thus the more prone to fatal infections, & eventually one may die of a particular infection, not actually directly the HIV virus itself.
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What is a main marker for the progression of HIV infection?
A main marker or sign for the progression of HIV infection includes flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, tiredness, fatigue, enlarged lymph nodes, and swollen lymph glands,
How is a HIV still in your body if you have been treated with medications?
Medications used to treat HIV infection are not focused on killing the virus. Viruses are very small and difficult to treat. HIV medications focus on inhibiting the virus' ability to replicate. Essentially they meds are geared at slowing down the progression of the infection, not eliminating the virus.
How does HIV pertain to aids?
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. Medications can control this progression.
Would you expect patients with a lack of serum reactivity to have a fast or slow progression from HIV infection to full blown acquired immune deficiency syndrome?
the rare patients who fail produce antibodies to HIV usually have a very fast progression to severe diseases. This might be expected, as there is obviously a defect in the patient to respond immunologically.
Can Pulling out avoid HIV infection?
No, pulling out will not avoid HIV infection.
Can you contract HIV if the person infected with it cut there finger on your computer monitor and you then touched it?
No. That is not enough blood to cause an HIV infection. There needs to be a significant amount in order for that to occur. Essentially, the only way to get infected with HIV is through unprotected sex.
What infection with the hiv virus causes decreased immune functioning?
That is what HIV does. However a super infection,multiple strains of HIV infection or duel infection,HIV with hep c etc will degrade the immune system further.
What is HIV classifed as?
HIV is a viral infection.
What is the advanced stage of hiv infection?
Advanced stage of HIV infection is AIDS.
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?
Is atypical lymphocytes a symptom of HIV infection?"
Do HIV drugs work perfectly or not at all?
Medications used to treat HIV infection have come a long way but they are far from perfect. With treatment, HIV is considered a chronic infection and not a terminal illness. However, HIV medications may have serious side effects that cause patients difficulty in day-to-day interactions. Despite adverse side effects, HIV medications are good at preventing the progression of the disease and help clients stay healthier for longer periods of time.
Would you expect patients with lack of serum reactivity to have a fast or slow progression from hiv to aids?
It will have fast progression
