Recently a very painful and shocking incident has come to light from Chaibasa Government Hospital in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Here, HIV infected blood was given to innocent children suffering from thalassemia. This negligence has not only shaken the lives of the children and their families, but has also raised serious questions on the health system of the entire state.

According to the information, on September 13, seven children suffering from thalassemia were given infected blood. When the investigation report came on October 18, there was a stir in the health department as everyone was found to be HIV positive. Later in the investigation, 6 more children were also confirmed to be positive. After this accident, there is both anger and fear among the people, whereas now people are trying to know more about the disease like Thalassemia and are looking for ways to prevent this disease. In such a situation, let us tell you today what is Thalassemia and how it can be prevented.

What is Thalassemia?

Thalassemia is a genetic i.e. blood related disease passed from parents to children. In this disease the body is not able to make hemoglobin protein in the correct and complete quantity. Hemoglobin is found in red blood cells, which works to deliver oxygen to every part of our body. When hemoglobin is not produced enough, there is a lack of oxygen in the body, which causes conditions like fatigue, weakness and anemia.

Thalassemia patients often need frequent blood transfusions because their body is unable to produce enough red blood cells on its own. This is the reason why thalassemia sufferers have to undergo blood transfusion from time to time. However, if there is negligence in this process, as happened in Jharkhand, then the risk of transfusion of infected blood also increases.

Ways to prevent and treat Thalassemia

It is not possible to prevent thalassemia because it is a genetic disease, but it can be prevented with timely testing.

1. Genetic Counseling – If there are already thalassemia patients in a family, then definitely take genetic counseling before marriage or before planning a child. This test tells you what is the risk of your child getting this disease.

2. Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) – This technique is very beneficial for those people who have the risk of thalassemia in their genes. After embryos are created through IVF process, healthy embryos can be selected through this test so that the child can be protected from thalassemia.

3. Safe blood donation and blood test – Hospitals and blood banks should ensure that every blood unit is thoroughly tested for diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B and C. With this, incidents like transfusion of infected blood can be prevented.

4. Main tests for identification of Thalassemia – Blood tests, hemoglobin electrophoresis, genetic tests and prenatal testing. These tests tell which types of hemoglobin are present in the body and whether there are any abnormalities in them.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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Human immunodeficiency virus (AIV) is a serious virus, which gradually weakens the body’s immune system. This virus eliminates the body’s ability to fight against diseases, due to which a person becomes a victim of other infections and diseases easily. It is very important to detect HIV on time and start treatment, because if it is left without treatment, it can turn into AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), which can prove fatal.

According to Dr. AP Singh, Medicine and General Physician at Yashoda Hospital in Ghaziabad, the initial symptoms of HIV may often look like normal flu. Therefore, it can be dangerous to ignore them. If you have ever made unsafe sex, have used infected needles or you feel that you have come in contact with HIV in any way, and you see these symptoms, then do tests done without delay.

Early symptoms of HIV

Symptoms of HIV can vary in every person and they can appear from a few weeks to many years after the virus entering the body. However, some initial symptoms that may appear 2–4 weeks after infection are as follows.

• High fever and chills: It is one of the early and most common symptoms of HIV. This can be a fever -like fever, which is not good.
• Fatigue and weakness: Constant feeling too tired, even if you have taken enough rest. Lack of energy in the body.
• Swollen lymph nodes: Feeling swelling in the glands (lymph nodes) in the neck, armpit or waist. These glands help in fighting the body infection and swollen when there is infection.
• Skin rash: Red, itchy rash on the body, which can usually look on the chest, back or face.
• Sore throat and mouth blisters: Strotted sore throat without any clear reason or painful blisters (ulcers) inside the mouth.
• Muscle and joint pain: Feeling of pain or stiffness in the muscles and joints in the body, which may look like the symptoms of the flu.
• Sweating at night: Excessive sweating while sleeping, even if the room is cold.
• Rapid weight loss: Sudden and rapid weight loss without any reason.

When to get the test done?

If you have ever done risky work of HIV, such as unprotected sex, using shared needles and any symptoms mentioned above are seen, then get HIV test done immediately without panic and without delay. It is very important to know that,
It is important to find out in the beginning: The sooner HIV is known, the sooner the treatment will start. Medications like antiretroviral therapy (Art) help to control the virus, which can lead a person to live a normal and healthy life.

• Prevention and Safety: Tests will also help you take necessary steps to protect yourself and others.
• HIV is not a disease, but a virus that can be managed with the right treatment. Instead of being afraid of symptoms, become aware and get the correct information. If there is any kind of doubt, consult a qualified doctor and get the test done immediately.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.

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