Category: HIV

  • Conversations During Commuting – HIV Treatment

    Conversations During Commuting – HIV Treatment

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    Dr. Srikant Hari was taking his usual 10 am metro to the hospital where he consulted. A fellow commuter noticed the red cross on his bag and questioned the Doctor, “Oh! You’re a Doctor!” The doctor politely nodded yes. On being prodded about his specialization, Doctor responded that he usually works with HIV patients. “HIV?”…

  • The ART Of Life After HIV: HIV & Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

    The ART Of Life After HIV: HIV & Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

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    Hearing the word ‘HIV’ often alarms people and being diagnosed with the virus is often perceived as a death knell. However, major scientific breakthroughs in recent years and tested medical practices have proven that HIV today can be managed just as easily as any other disease or disorder like High BP or Diabetes. What is…

  • Best HIV Specialist Doctor in Mumbai

    Best HIV Specialist Doctor in Mumbai

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    DrSafeHands

    HIV is a virus that affects the immune system. HIV is transmitted via sexual exposure with an infected person or through contact with infected blood or blood products. There are two variants of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is the most common type of HIV. HIV, if left untreated, causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). People…

  • Ask me about HIV/STD related questions

    Ask me about HIV/STD related questions

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    The HIV 4th-gen test is considered highly accurate after 28 days of potential exposure. After 45 days, as per CDC guidelines, it can be taken as conclusive. To answer your specific query, the p24 antigen becomes detectable in the blood after 2 to 3 weeks, in case there is an infection. So, at 20 days,…

  • Garlic and HIV: What You Should Know

    Garlic and HIV: What You Should Know

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    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

    Garlic and HIV Garlic, known for its various health benefits, is essential for boosting one’s immunity and helps prevent diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes etc. As HIV tends to lower one’s immunity by attacking the T-cells, PLHIV (People living with HIV) often look for ways to boost their immunity and garlic seems to be…

  • HIV Life Expectancy: Know the Facts

    HIV Life Expectancy: Know the Facts

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    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

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  • Types and Strains of HIV

    Types and Strains of HIV

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    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

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  • Safe Sex While Being HIV Positive

    Safe Sex While Being HIV Positive

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    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

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  • Myths about HIV

    Myths about HIV

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    Dr Nidhi M Jhamb

    What is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that spreads through sexual contact. Over a period of 5 to 10 years, after infection and if left untreated, HIV progresses to AIDS. The HIV attacks the immune system of our body, by targeting the CD4+ immune cells, thus, resulting in immuno-deficiency i.e. lowered immunity…

  • Living with HIV: What to Expect and Tips for Adapting

    Living with HIV: What to Expect and Tips for Adapting

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    DrSafeHands

    Living with HIV More than 2.14 million people in India are living with HIV. It’s different for everyone, but with treatment, many can expect to live a long life. If anyone tested HIV positive then the most important thing is to meet with the expert Doctor and go for the medications. Need to start antiretroviral…