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Metabolic syndrome in HIV patients is often linked to a combination of factors, including the effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART), particularly older medications that can lead to lipid abnormalities and insulin resistance. Additionally, the chronic inflammation associated with HIV infection itself may contribute to metabolic dysregulation. Other factors, such as lifestyle choices, genetic predispositions, and coexisting conditions like obesity and Diabetes, also play significant roles in the development of metabolic syndrome in this population.
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Can HIV cause AIDS?
Yes, the Human Imunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the cause of Acquired Imunodeficiency Syndrome
Why is AIDS considered a syndrome and not a diseases?
The syndrome label that is applied to the later stages of HIV infection came about in the early years of the HIV epidemic when scientists were still trying to identify the cause. The name has persisted, despite the fact that we now know the cause of AIDS.The word syndrome is used when there is a group of symptoms that occur together but there is no established cause. In the case of HIV, we know the cause.Additionally, the syndrome label applies when symptoms do not produce changes in anatomy and treatment involves only dealing with symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. With HIV, this is still true. We deal with HIV symptomatically--if a person develops an infection, we treat the infection. However, we do not have a treatment for the cause--the HIV virus.
Can aides cause low platelets?
AIDS is a syndrome. HIV is the infection. Yes it can cause low platelets.
Is AIDS a genetic disease?
The syndrome label that is applied to the later stages of HIV infection came about in the early years of the HIV epidemic when scientists were still trying to identify the cause. The name has persisted, despite the fact that we now know the cause of AIDS.The word syndrome is used when there is a group of symptoms that occur together but there is no established cause. In the case of HIV, we know the cause.Additionally, the syndrome label applies when symptoms do not produce changes in anatomy and treatment involves only dealing with symptoms, rather than the underlying cause. With HIV, this is still true. We deal with HIV symptomatically--if a person develops an infection, we treat the infection. However, we do not have a treatment for the cause--the HIV virus.
What is aids syndrome?
a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV.
Which nation has largest number of HIV patients?
South Africa has the largest ammount of HIV patients at present.
Is gonnoreha coorleated to HIV?
Gonorrhea and HIV have the same risk factors. Patients with HIV should be tested annually for gonorrhea. All patients with gonorrhea should be tested for HIV.
Is HIVs the same as acquired Immunity Syndrome?
No. HIV is not AIDS (Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome). HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
Are HIV and AIDs two distinct diseases?
HIV is the virus. AIDS is the disease caused by the virus. (So HIV is not actually a disease per se.) As an analogue - the H1N1 virus can cause the flu.
Are HIV patients less resistant to TB?
Yes, HIV patients are less resistant to TB. TB testing and treatment are critical for patients with AIDS.
What percent of HIV patients don't know they have HIV?
probably about 50%
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.
