How Does HIV Affect the Immune System?
It destroys CD4 immune cells used to fight infections.
HIV hijacks the immune system and uses it to make copies of itself.
The reduced activity of CD4 cells increases the risk of infections.
Stages of HIV infection:
HIV progresses through 3 stages-
- Acute HIV infection –
It is the early stage of the infection.
It usually occurs within 2–4 weeks.
The virus multiplies rapidly, invading the immune cells.
The viral load is very high during this period, increasing the risk of transmission.
A person may feel mild or no symptoms at all.
- Chronic HIV infection –
It is a condition in which the virus is active but does not reproduce rapidly.
It slowly damages the immune system if not treated.
A person may not feel any symptoms for years.
- AIDS –
It is the advanced stage.
The HIV infection has progressed to AIDS.
The immune system is badly damaged.
The CD4 count may fall below 200.
A person may develop specific opportunistic infections.
Can HIV-related damage be prevented or controlled?
HIV can be controlled when diagnosed and treated early.
Effective treatment can prevent disease progression and also control HIV-related damage.
Antiretroviral therapy –
Antiretroviral drugs form a vital part of HIV treatment.
These suppress the replication of HIV, reducing the viral count.
It helps the immune system bounce back and grow stronger.
The immune system starts to recover and helps fight opportunistic infections.
Opportunistic infection care –
A person must be regularly monitored for opportunistic infections.
Lifestyle management –
A healthy diet, proper health monitoring, and avoiding smoke and alcohol help support overall health.
Antiretrovirals used in HIV treatment –
These drugs target the life cycle of HIV at multiple stages.
HIV treatment usually focuses on combining drugs from different classes to target the HIV life cycle at multiple stages.
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, Efavirenz & Lamivudine tablets – Tudobest LE
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate & Lamivudine tablets- Tudobest L
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, Emtricitabine & Efavirenz tablets – Virarazer
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