''AIDS Care'' (subtitle: ''Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV'') is a

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publishing

HIV/AIDS The HIV, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, it can lead to a spectrum of conditions including acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is a Preventive healthcare, pr ...

research from multiple different disciplines, including

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and

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. It was established in 1989 and is published ten times per year by

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. The

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is Lorraine Sherr (

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). According to the ''

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'', the journal has a 2021

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of 1.887.
Acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), is an ongoing, also called chronic, condition. It's caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, also called HIV. HIVdamages the immune system so that the body is less able to fight infection and disease. If HIV isn't treated, it can take years before it weakens the immune system enough to become AIDS. Thanks to treatment, most people in the U.S. don't get AIDS. According

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HIV is mainly transmitted through sex via blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. It can also spread from mother to child during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV exists in fluids as free virus and in infected cells. Transmission risk is negligible if the infected partner has an undetectable viral load. Caring for AIDS involves consistent antiretroviral therapy (ART) to suppress the virus and strengthen the immune system. Regular medical check-ups monitor health and manage opportunistic infections. Proper nutrition, hygiene, and mental health support are vital. Safe practices prevent transmission to others. Support groups offer emotional and social help. Adhering to treatment improves quality of life and life expectancy. Care also includes managing coexisting conditions like tuberculosis or hepatitis. Education and counseling empower individuals to live positively and make informed health decisions.

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