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  • HIV Test Options – Tips For Diagnosing The Disease

    Many people who have been infected with HIV display no signs and symptoms of the infection. The only way to confirm an HIV infection is by doing an HIV test. HIV testing can be done in Sexual health clinics (Genito Urinary Medicine Clinics), contraception and young people’s clinics, or antenatal clinics for pregnant women.

  • The Symptoms of HIV Infection – The Top Danger Signs

    The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection may go unnoticed, either because it is devoid of symptoms or shows only a mild, flu-like infection in the early stages. HIV patients may also feel sick for some time and then appear to have recovered completely. It is only when the HIV infection progresses to AIDS (Acquired ImmunoDeficiency […]

  • Is HIV Treatment Possible? – A Look At The Options In Hand

    The Food and Drug Administration has approved antiretroviral therapy as the recommended treatment for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. The HIV treatment aims to fight HIV and the complications this virus creates by reducing the viral load in the body, stopping viral replication (multiplication), and restoring the immune functions of the body.

  • HIV Prevention Measures You Should Know About

    HIV prevention can only be done by taking precautions against contracting the virus, as there is no vaccine licensed for use so far.

  • The Causes Of AIDS – How The Infection Spreads

    Millions of people across the globe, including individuals as young as 15 years old, are living with HIV/AIDS. The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the primary causes of AIDS or Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome.

  • The Causes of Influenza – The Primary Causes Explained

    Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an airborne respiratory infection. The causes of influenza are various strains of the influenza virus, which belongs to the family Orthomyxoviridae. These strains are created as the main virus shows high rates of mutations and changes its structure frequently. Humans do not have immunity to the new strains […]

  • The Influenza Vaccine – A Detailed Look at the Preventive Measure

    Influenza is an infectious viral disease that can quickly turn complicated, and even fatal. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that the annual influenza vaccine be administered to all people above the age of 6 months. The vaccination should be scheduled before the arrival of the flu season so that there is sufficient […]

  • Flu Symptoms in Children – Identifying the Danger Signs

    Flu symptoms in children are commonly exhibited during winter, as this is a communicable condition that spreads rapidly, especially among children. The Reasons Behind Flu Symptoms In Children School-going children are at high risk of contracting flu as their immune systems (the defense mechanisms of their bodies) are not fully developed. The infection spreads when […]

  • The Different Types Of Flu – A Quick Look At The Types

    Flu, the short form of Influenza (the virus that causes the flu), is one of the most common infections of the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). There are different types of flu, and some variants like swine flu and bird flu have been featured prominently in the media due to their sudden outbreaks. The […]

  • Spotting Amoebic Dysentery Symptoms – Signs To Watch Out For

    Amoebic dysentery (Amoebiasis) is an infection of the large intestine that is caused primarily by a single celled protozoan parasite (amoeba), Entamoeba histolytica. This infection is characterized by amoebic dysentery symptoms, which range from general weakness to stomach ache and severe diarrhea. Over time, the infection worsens and patients usually pass stool that is laced […]