Tag: AIDS

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Can sharing razors spread HIV

There have been reports of infection caused by sharing razors in history, but it is controversial. A pair of young brothers in the United States have been infected with HIV one after another. They all suffer from hemophilia (a hereditary disease that is difficult to stop bleeding due to coagulation dysfunction caused by lack of coagulation factors). In order to control the disease, factor VIII needs to be imported for a long time. A was found to be HIV positive in 1985, while B was tested positive in 1991 and negative before. Researchers analyzed the virus sequences and found that the virus strains in the two bodies were highly similar, If blood transfusion products cause B infection, Then the viruses Read More …

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Can women infected with AIDS still give birth to healthy babies?

Answer this question first, HIV-positive mothers can also give birth to normal and healthy babies. The recognized transmission routes of HIV mainly include blood, mother-to-child transmission and sexual transmission. However, mother-to-child transmission often breaks the hearts of the kind public: [Why should newborn children also suffer from this crime? [The so-called mother-to-child transmission of HIV (also known as vertical transmission), Refers to HIV-infected mothers, HIV is transmitted to the fetus/infant during pregnancy, during childbirth and during lactation after pregnancy. Without any intervention measures, The probability of mother-to-child transmission is between 15% and 45%. However, if timely intervention measures are taken before or during pregnancy (described later), the risk of infection can be controlled below 5%, and in some cases it Read More …

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Is HIV drugs really free in China?

Yes, antiviral drugs for HIV treatment in China are free of charge. Previous situation Before 2002, domestic infected persons had to take antiviral drugs at their own expense or relying on some international cooperation agencies and public welfare organizations. The cost of antiviral treatment per person per year could reach more than 100,000 RMB. After the localization of antiviral drugs, the treatment cost has dropped to about 3,000 ~ 5,000 yuan per person per year. In 2002, the Chinese government started the pilot work of free antiviral treatment in some poor areas. Post-2003 policies After the SARS epidemic in 2003, the state attached great importance to public health safety. AIDS was incorporated into the national development strategy and promulgated the Read More …

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How to find out AIDS

What should I do? The simplest and most correct answer is to [find a doctor]. In medicine, except for a few diseases such as [colds] that will heal themselves over a period of time, Most diseases will gradually progress if they are not treated in time, and so will AIDS. AIDS itself cannot kill the dead, but after the virus infects the human body, it will slowly destroy the human immune system (2-10 years), and finally the human body will lose immunity. A body without immunity is like a country without an army. It is easy for enemies (other germs and tumors) to defeat this country. Where to? Suspected HIV infection must be checked at the local CDC or hospital Read More …

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Why does it seem that Chinese are very sensitive to mention AIDS?

If asked [are you afraid of AIDS], it is estimated that most of the answers are: [afraid.] There are many reasons for [fear], because [AIDS is contagious], because [AIDS is easy to hang up], but another reason is very important, that is, [AIDS will be discriminated against]. When we discuss [why people are always very sensitive when talking about AIDS] and turn pale at the mention of AIDS, lest we avoid it, this is actually not a problem within the scope of traditional medicine, but a social psychology problem-the [stigmatization] of AIDS. Throughout the ages, people have used to label some marginal or [abnormal] groups that deviate from social norms. AIDS patients are often labeled as “dead gay”, “young prostitutes”, Read More …

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The seven-hole bloodshed is not only the plot of the novel,

I recently read a book about a man who was infected with a highly infectious disease. He became ill in the process of going to the city from the suburb where he lived to seek medical treatment. Seven holes bleed, not the plot of the novel, The book describes the process of his illness as follows: He sat in the narrow cabin, his lips stained with red mucus mixed with black patches, as if chewing coffee grounds. His eyes were ruby in color, and his face was expressionless and covered with bruises. The star-shaped erythema that began to appear a few days ago has gradually spread and merged into large purple lumps. The whole head is black and cyan. Facial Read More …

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If an unmarried wife is found to be infected with HIV in her premarital examination, will you leave her immediately?

You are going to get married soon, but the other half found suspected HIV infection during the premarital examination. What will you do? Do you want to know the physical examination results of the other party? What would you think if the other party or the doctor hid the results of the physical examination? Recently, many media have been discussing a piece of news. The main character of the story is a man with a pseudonym of [Xiao Xin]. His fiancee lobule was found to be [suspected AIDS] in the premarital examination. According to reports, the doctor did not inform Xiao Xin of the results of his fiancee’s premarital examination according to the requirements of the work standard. Xiao Xin Read More …

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What should I do if I suspect I am infected with HIV?

Editor’s Note: Recently, there have been media reports that AIDS patients in some places have received fraudulent phone calls. The fraudsters claimed to be government department staff and defrauded handling fees in the name of granting subsidies to the infected persons. The infected persons suspect that their personal information has been leaked. In order to reduce the risk of personal information being disclosed, Dr. Clove wishes to tell you some precautions. What should I do if I suspect I am infected with HIV? It is suggested to go to AIDS free voluntary counseling and monitoring points for testing, because there are few links that are professional, free and have access to patients’ personal privacy information. Most of these monitoring points Read More …

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I am infected with AIDS, is it possible to have children? Will children be healthy?

Xiao Li, infected with HIV, 24 years old: Doctor, I am infected with AIDS and am already taking medicine. Is it possible to have children? Will children be healthy? Doctor: Like you, there are still many people who want children after infection, and some of them find out that they have already been infected with AIDS after having children. Don’t worry, listen to me slowly. Xiao Li: Yes, yes, just now there was a little sister at the door who found positive only during the pregnancy test. Please tell me about it quickly. How did the baby get infected with HIV? Do you know? Almost all HIV babies in the world come from their mothers. During pregnancy, mainly in the Read More …

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Can sugar-free cola cause cancer? Seven Truths about Coke

Coke and dinner are one of the necessary drinks. Often wandering in the healthy people’s various punitive voices, finally derived a so-called zero calorie sugar-free cola. However, is sugar-free health? Today, Dr. Clove will talk about this topic. Sugar-free cola is healthier than ordinary cola? To be honest, sweet drinks (including cola) are really notorious in the nutrition world. If you have to choose a better one among them, then sugar-free cola really needs to be healthier, after all, every can is short of tens of grams of sugar. If you are used to drinking Coke every day, it will be better to change to sugar-free one. As for the sugar-free and sweet taste, this is due to the non-calorie Read More …