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Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a human retrovirus containing two copies of a base ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule as its genetic material. Among the proteins carried by retrovirus particles is an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which upon infection of the cell transcribes the RNA genome into a DNA copy. This allows the virus to program the host T cell to destruct because it incorporates the new DNA strands into the host cell DNA. The HIV virus's ability to become strands of DNA from RNA is the exact reason we cannot cure it at this time.

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HIV is transmitted through body fluids such as saliva, mucus, blood, and urine. the main mode of transmission is through sex. however if you have an open wound or puncture that is exposed to said fluid or ingestion of said fluids then you can contract the virus. Pregnant women can also expose the baby through birth if they do not take proper precautions. In rare instances there have been cases of transmission through a blood transfusion. Years ago blood did not go through the rigorous testing it goes through now and people did get it trough transfusion.

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-HIV positive- antiretroviral therapy (ART) meds such abaxivir, DIdanosine,Emtricitabine,
Lamivudine,Stavudine,Vemlidy,
Viread,Retrovir
-HIV negative- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
-HIV patients often develop issues taking these meds due to the large amount of side effects and often they develop issues swallowing. This causes compliance issues and the need for more meds to combat the side effects. The cost of the medications are often an issue as well. The availability of medications has now improved survival rates where more people are living normal lives with this as long as they keep following regime and keep up with Drs visits.

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Stage 1- Acute HIV infection (flu-like symptoms)
Stage 2- Clinical latency (may not have symptoms at all)
Stage 3- AIDS (more severe symptoms, including rapid weight loss, recurring fever or profuse night sweats, extreme tiredness, pneumonia, memory loss, depression, neurological disorders)

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-Even mothers can breastfeed their child without transmitting HIV to infant. By using Anti-retroviral therapy a mother can help boost the immune system of an infant through breast milk without infecting them with HIV.
-It is also important that infected individuals inform partners and people should use proper protection. IT IS THE PARTNERS RIGHT TO REFUSE SEX IF THEY WILL NOT USE PROTECTION.
-Testing regularly if you are sexually active is important in prevention of spread and initial infections

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-Absence is the only way to 100% protect yourself
-Use of condom
-Pre-exposure prophylaxis

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QUICK. FREE. PAINLESS.
-Ask your doctor
-Find a testing clinic (get tested.cdc.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO)
-Buy a self testing kit online or at a pharmacy.

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1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV

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1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV

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-1 in 7 people affected don't know they have it.
-38,000 new infections happen each year in the U.S.
-Gay and bisexual men account for 69% of all HIV diagnoses in the U.S.
-86% of diagnoses are men

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Many communities have health centers and department of health branches all over the US.
-If you need tested they offer free testing.
-If you need resources for medications the drug companies often offer incentives. You can check with them about assistance. Abbvie is one of the biggest providers of the medications and they offer assistance and discount cards as well.
-HIV.GOV also provides government resources for people.