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Some Case Studies of AIDS/HIV Patients in India

Ankit Patel

Clinical Psychology, Dept. of Psychology, Sardar Patel Uni. Vallabh Vidhyanagar, Gujarat Google Scholar More about the auther

DIP: 18.01.004/20140103

DOI: 10.25215/0103.004

ABSTRACT

The present study deals with the mental health of AIDS patients. Therefore it is essential that we should have some clear ideas about the scientific nature of AIDS and mental health. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). During the initial infection, a person may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As the illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic infections and tumors that do not usually affect people who have working immune systems. HIV is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse (including anal and even oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. Some bodily fluids, such as saliva and tears, do not transmit HIV. Prevention of HIV infection, primarily through safe sex and needle-exchange programs, is a key strategy to control the spread of the disease. There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy. While antiretroviral treatment reduces the risk of death and complications from the disease, these medications are expensive and may be associated with side effects.

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AIDS, HIV, Patients, HIV/AIDS

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Ankit Patel @ books.ankitpatel@gmail.com

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.01.004/20140103

DOI: 10.25215/0103.004

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Published in   Volume 01, Issue 3, April-June, 2014