H I V AND A I D S

06 Can I identify person with AIDS ?

No!

In the early stage people with HIV infection may look and feel well. They may not even know they carry HIV in their body. But they are capable of spreading infection to others. In the case of HIV infection in the initial stage an infected person may not be HIV positive but can still pass on the infection to others, though any of the modes of transmission or infection mentioned earlier.

What happens to a person with HIV ?

If a person with HIV in the body he/she is called a "HIV Positive Person" and does not automatically mean that he/she has AIDS at that point of time. However most HIV positive persons will develop AIDS and eventually die.

Isn't there cure for AIDS -traditional or allopathic ?

No! We don't have medicine to cure AIDS so far.

Though some people have made claims that they have a cure for AIDS, these claims have not been proved. There is a lot of research going on in many countries to try and find a medicine to cure AIDS. Till a cure is found PREVENTION IS THE ONLY CURE.
Isn't it then very important to know about HIV and AIDS. Let us know more.
Remember correct information followed by adoption of safe behavior is the only way for prevention from getting HIV/AIDS.

There is no vaccine for prevention . Protect yourself and your loved ones by practicing preventive methods.