Top

       alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text alt text


Causes Of HIV/AIDS

July 8, 2008

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has now spread to every part of the country. It has infected more than 40 million people throughout the world. In USA about 1.1 million of people are patients of HIV. AIDS (acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome) is first time come to reorganization 1981 in New York City. Slowly this infection spreads out throughout the world and infected millions of people. AIDS gives way to the problem that result body doesn’t fight with the diseases of the body. Here are some of the causes of HIV/AIDS

Causes of HIV/AIDS:
In Africa AIDS is caused by the malnutrition. Release of endogenous cortisol and sometimes by opportunistic diseases. A lymphoid tissue Atrophy has been observed in HIV negative people suffering from malnutrition.

In some cases the HIV virus may be transfer through blood and blood products that you receive in blood transfusions. Whole blood, packed red cells and fresh frozen plasma and platelets come to this category. If the blood of an infected person transferred to normal person there may be chance of getting HIV virus.

If two persons shared the same needle and syringes to inject drugs, for tattoo or piercing, there may be chance of infection of HIV.

If mother is the patient of AIDS then chances of having same disease increases in the new born child as child can be infected during pregnancy or at the time of breast feeding.

People who already have a sexually transmitted disease, such as syphilis, genital herpes, Chlamydia infection, gonorrhea, or bacterial vaginosis are more likely to acquire HIV infection during unprotected sex with an infected partner. You may be caused by this disease if you share sexual devices without washing or covered with condom.

If the infected person’s blood, semen or vaginal secretions enter normal person’s body he may be caused by the HIV.

Transmission of the virus between HIV positive people and health care workers through needle sticks is low. Experts put the risk at far less than 1 percent.

The virus may be transmitted through organ or tissue transplant or unsterilized dental or any surgical equipment.


What's More today?

alt text 6 ways to weight loss

If you are the kind of person thinking about diets, then probably your biggest dilemma is how to shed... 

alt text Weight Loss Tips

We are all tired of trying diets and never getting results. In this article, you will learn how to design... 

alt text Facial exercise to improve the shape of your face

Everyone wants to look beautiful. That is the reason they use facials and makeup and visit beauty parlors... 

alt text Eating fish – how good is it for you?

It would seem that just about every person who eats meat loves sushi. Eating fish has become increasingly... 

alt text How the Calorie Shifting Diet Works

If you are carrying some excess weight and would like to lose it so that you can feel healthier, then... 

alt text Foods to keep your heart strong and healthy.

You might be aware that your heart needs to move about two thousand gallons of your blood around your... 

alt text The dreaded swine flu – How to spot the symptoms and get help

It is no wonder there is so much panic about the new swine flu virus outbreak. In our society we are... 

alt text Acid Reflux and Your Food

It is always a common knowledge that food has a big contribution to the condition of our health. When... 

alt text Antioxidant Vitamins: The Secret to Age Reversal

People are now conscious with how they look, especially women, who are entering the period of forties... 

alt text Curing Swine Flu through Homeopathy

In the past, homeopathy has successfully cured influenza. This was true during the epidemic in 1918.... 

alt text Understanding The Atkins Diet

The Atkins Diet was a huge diet fad that came out several years ago. Did you know that the diet’s real... 

alt text Excellent weight loss tips

Are you overweight? Would you like to do something about it? If you want to lose weight, do it the right... 

alt text How Good Is A Diet Based On Corn Or Maize?

Corn, also called Maize by the American Indians is the main food in many parts of the world such as Asia,... 

alt text Healthy Eating and Asthma

People who suffer from asthma can help control their asthma attacks and limit the amount of attacks by... 

alt text Five Tips for Younger Looking Skin

If you are trying to regain your youthful skin, then take a look at these 5 tips to help you get youthful... 

Bottom