Tag: AIDS

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What should the baby [red buttocks] do?

I am so careful, baby, why do you still have red buttocks? Red ass, see a dermatologist immediately? Is there any recommendation for what’s good nursing methods at home? Is diaper rash because you didn’t choose the right diaper? Hip cream and hormone should be used in what? Is it very unsafe to use hormones on red buttocks? … … As a dermatologist, I am often asked these diaper-related questions by new mothers. In fact, as long as scientific care and reasonable use of diapers are used, diaper rash is not so difficult. Please listen to me. One third of babies will have red buttocks. Usually we say red buttocks, dermatologists call it diaper dermatitis, or diaper rash. Generally refers Read More …

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How can he avoid being infected when he is raped by AIDS patients in Thailand?

Recently, there is such a hot topic on Weibo. Raped by Thai transvestite masseurs and found out that the other party was infected with HIV? The boyfriend who had a good night with you the night before found himself HIV positive in the physical examination the next day. However, you did not use condoms because you were too hearty last night. Can this make you feel burned and confused? This kind of scene is believed to be no stranger to many doctors. After all, because of the working relationship, many medical staff will have the experience of being accidentally stabbed by needle tips or injured by various medical devices. If the needle tip or medical device is bloody, even clearly, 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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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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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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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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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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Do a routine operation, why do you want to check syphilis and AIDS?

[Q] Ms. Zhang, a citizen, asked: Recently, when she went to the hospital for surgery, she was asked to have syphilis and AIDS tests. She felt insulted and wanted to ask if the hospital did this to earn examination fees. [A] Chia an Answer, West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University, Ms. Zhang, a citizen: I am very curious why there are so many routine examination items before surgery, and why do you keep a close eye on syphilis and AIDS? Why don’t you question why you have to check urine and feces and liver and kidney functions before surgery? They are all inspections. Why is there such a big difference? Syphilis and AIDS are estimated to be so wronged Read More …

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Away from AIDS, only [be careful] love, can [rest assured] love

If the questions about HIV/AIDS are to be ranked according to the number of questions, such questions as [whether AIDS will occur] will undoubtedly win the [championship]. From the beginning of the study of HIV virus to the work of HIV-related counseling in some public welfare organizations, the author can’t remember how many times he has answered similar questions-[will kissing spread AIDS] [will oral fights not get AIDS] [what if the condom breaks]… Questioners often have [fear of AIDS] emotions after having intimate behaviors with others. Although most people know that HIV is mainly transmitted through sex, mother-to-child and blood, [sexual] transmission is the most concerned thing in daily life. So, if a person [accidentally] has high-risk sex with others, Read More …

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Blood Wounds: Can Only Shorten but Inevitable [Window Period]

Recently, a 5-year-old girl in Fujian was suspected to be infected with AIDS due to blood transfusion. Mao Qunan, spokesman of the State Health and Planning Commission, said at a press conference held on the 12th that from 2015 onwards, China will basically achieve full coverage of nucleic acid testing in blood stations to reduce the risk of infection due to blood transfusion. How do girls become infected with AIDS? According to the investigation results of Fujian Provincial Health Planning Commission, this unfortunate child is likely to have HIV infection caused by blood transfusion during surgery. HIV infects people in three main ways, One is sexual transmission, One is mother-to-child transmission, the other is blood transfusion transmission. As far as Read More …