The letters HIV stand for Human Immuno-defiency Virus. This virus infects cells of the human immune system and either arrests or destroys them. Someone whose immune system has been damaged by
HIV is vulnerable to all types of infections. AIDS is the acronym for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Someone with HIV does not have AIDS unless his or her immune system has been severely weakened.
To the question what are the symptoms, medical experts opine that are no decisive early symptoms of HIV.
In the absence of symptoms of HIV and AIDS, the only way to diagnose whether a person is infected with HIV is to have an HIV test.
Once HIV has broken down the body's defences, symptoms of HIV infection like serious fever and symptoms/swollen glands can affect the person. But many illnesses have flu-like symptoms or cause swollen glands. Therefore, they can not by themselves be interpreted as definite signs of HIV infection or AIDS.
There is a popular misconception that HIV oral sex carries little or no risk. In fact, some consider oral sex as a safer sex alternative. But the truth is, like any other sexual activity, oral sex also carries a risk of transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
It's always better to gain a first-hand knowledge of any disease and if the talk is about HIV, it really becomes essential to be aware. All you need to have is a little precaution with alertness against the disease.
daniawin 2009-09-18 09:49:20