Tag: hiv transmission
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HIV and Safe Sex: Why Condoms Are Still Essential
Condoms are highly effective in preventing HIV transmission when used correctly and consistently. Studies show that consistent condom use reduces the risk of HIV transmission by about 85% to 99% during sexual activity. Here’s how condoms work: Latex condoms are most commonly used and highly effective against HIV. Polyurethane condoms are suitable for individuals allergic…
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Understanding the basics of HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the immune system, specifically targeting CD4 cells (also called T cells), which are a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections. Over time, if left untreated, HIV can weaken the immune system to the point where the body has trouble defending itself against opportunistic…
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How Can I Avoid HIV?: 5 Tips To Prevent HIV Transmission
The word HIV is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. HIV is incorrectly assumed to bea death-knell by many people. This is also the reason many people try to avoid this seeminglymorbid subject altogether, thus missing out on even the important points – like adopting suitablemethods to be cautious against the virus. Today, it…
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What’s the Connection between Viral Load and Risk of HIV Transmission?
The connection between Viral Load and Risk of HIV Transmission Viral load is defined as the number of virions or virus particles in a unit of milliliters of blood in a person’s body infected with that particular virus. It is an indicator of the amount/load of HIV virus particles in the body of a person…