What is AIDS?
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus (HIV) which causes the destruction of the immune system from whom purchased.
Immune: immune system is to protect the body against infections.
deficiency: the immune system normally does not work to provide protection.
Acquired: It is an inherited disease, but it is acquired.
Immune: immune system is to protect the body against infections.
deficiency: the immune system normally does not work to provide protection.
Acquired: It is an inherited disease, but it is acquired.
How do people get AIDS?
There are three basic modes of HIV transmission: sexual transmission, parenteral, by sharing needles or syringes, blood transfusion, etc., And or vertical transmission from mother to fetus.
How do I know if I have HIV / AIDS?
mouth and gum problems bleeding, oral herpes lesions and fungal infections are among the first signs of AIDS. However, you should not assume they are infected if you have any of these symptoms as these occur in people without the disease. The only way to determine if you are infected is to undergo a screening test for HIV. Consult professional Perfect Dental health in case of doubts.
The following may be warning signs of HIV infection:
- rapid weight loss, up to 10 to 15% by weight in a month.
- extreme weakness, fatigue and chronic fatigue unexplained.
- Recurring fever or night sweats intense.
- Swollen lymph nodes in the armpits, groin or neck.
- Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week.
- skin infections, herpes, or fungal infection white spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue, mouth or throat, problems with gingivitis, ulcers or candidiasis.
- cough and respiratory infections that cause tuberculosis or pneumonia. Hypersensitivity
- somewhere in the body, involuntary movements, seizures, or total lack of sensitivity and inability to move.
- memory loss, depression u otros trastornos neurológicos.
¿Cómo prevenir el VIH/SIDA?
La transmisión del VIH puede ocurrir también cuando la sangre, el semen, los fluidos vaginales o la lecha materna de una persona infectada ingresa a su cuerpo. El mejor modo de prevenir el VIH es evitar las actividades que permiten que el virus ingrese a nuestro cuerpo.
Si desea mayor información sobre prevención y atención dental con pacientes con VIH/SIDA, consúltenos en la página www.dentalperfect.com.mx.
Si desea mayor información sobre prevención y atención dental con pacientes con VIH/SIDA, consúltenos en la página www.dentalperfect.com.mx.
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