How is AIDS transmitted? How long is the incubation period? 5 frequently asked questions, to help you answer them all
People always talk about AIDS and have a special fear of the disease. AIDS is a very dangerous infectious disease, which is caused by infection with HIV. It attacks the immune system of the human body, destroying it step by step, causing the body to lose its immune function and causing people to die from various infections and diseases, and even malignant tumors. In the face of AIDS, it is not enough to be afraid, but also to be properly informed, the following issues need special attention.
What are the issues to understand about AIDS?
1、What are the modes of transmission of AIDS?
AIDS is an infectious disease and there are three main modes of transmission: sexual transmission, blood transmission, mother-to-child transmission and life contact transmission. Sexual transmission and blood transmission are the main modes of transmission. If you have sex with an AIDS patient or come in contact with the blood of an AIDS patient, you may be infected with AIDS. Mother-to-child transmission is also a common mode of transmission. If the mother is an AIDS patient, the child will also be infected with the disease. Normal handshake, hug or meal with AIDS patients will not be infected with AIDS, so don't worry too much.
2、How long is the incubation period of AIDS?
Infectious diseases generally have an incubation period, which refers to the period when the disease is clearly present but no symptoms are shown. AIDS also has an incubation period, and the incubation period is relatively long. If you don't know you have AIDS, it usually takes one to ten years from the time you are infected to the time you develop AIDS, with the average being seven to eight years.
3、What are the symptoms of AIDS?
Knowing the symptoms of AIDS is very important for the prevention of AIDS. Most of the infected people will have some flu-like symptoms after the 14th day of infection, including sore throat, muscle pain, fever and so on. These symptoms will subside after a period of time, but in some people they do not subside and last for about two months. If you have had high-risk sex or have made some dangerous moves, you can go to the hospital for a checkup to see if you have been infected or not.
4、Can AIDS be cured?
There is no cure for AIDS, but only through active and effective treatment to keep the disease under control. The main treatment is antiviral therapy, and there are different treatment plans for different periods. Nowadays, the anti-HIV drugs used in China are provided free of charge. After you get AIDS, you should take the drugs regularly, don't go without treatment, and don't think about infecting others with AIDS, which is against the law and public order and morality.
5、How should I prevent AIDS in my life?
To prevent AIDS in life, people should understand how AIDS is transmitted, be clean and have high requirements for themselves in life. For example, do not engage in risky sexual behavior, be faithful to your partner, and do not have sexual relationships with more than one person. The bottom line is that once you take drugs, your risk of getting AIDS rises rapidly. Another example is not to transfuse blood products of unknown origin, not to sell blood in black institutions, etc.
AIDS is a very serious disease that can affect a person's life. I hope everyone can understand the problems related to AIDS, know what kind of disease it is, know the symptoms of the disease, and know how to prevent AIDS. Adequate knowledge can help people to eliminate their fears and can help them to prevent AIDS and protect themselves from this disease.
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