There is an atmosphere of awareness throughout Bihar on the occasion of World AIDS Day. Bihar State AIDS Control Committee and Health Department organized rallies, street plays, posters-banners and seminars from Patna to every district of the state. Its purpose was to give people correct information about HIV/AIDS, eliminate fear and tell them about prevention methods.

How many people are HIV positive in Bihar?

In a special conversation with ABP News, NK Gupta, head of the department of Bihar State AIDS Control Committee, explained many important things clearly. He said that currently about 97 thousand people are HIV positive in Bihar. Our committee is taking care of everyone. The good thing is that if the medication is taken regularly, this disease does not progress and the patient can live a normal life.

Why does AIDS happen?

NK Gupta told that HIV virus spreads through four main routes.

1. Unsafe sex. Most of the cases arise due to this reason.
2. Used needle. Because of this, drug addicts especially get HIV.
3. By transfusion of infected blood.
4. From pregnant mother to child, but now there is treatment for this too.

People have this misconception

The biggest misconception about being HIV positive is that if the mother has AIDS then the child will definitely have it too. it’s not like that at all. If the mother continues to take the right medicines during pregnancy, then up to 99% of the time the child is born completely healthy. This program is running very well in Bihar.

When do symptoms of AIDS start appearing?

NK Gupta said that no specific symptoms of HIV are visible for the first few years. When immunity becomes very weak i.e. this disease reaches its last stage, then its symptoms start appearing. He said that if any disease is recurring and is not getting cured then definitely get HIV test done once. There is nothing to be afraid of this.

• recurring fever
• prolonged diarrhea that does not go away
• rapid weight loss
• mouth ulcers, throat infection
• skin rashes or boils
• recurring pneumonia or TB

These methods of prevention are very easy

• Always use condom.
• Never share needles for drug addiction.
• A new blade and new needle should be used while getting a tattoo done in the salon.
• Trust a hospital that does screening before getting a blood transfusion or operation.
• If in doubt, get tested immediately. Its test is absolutely free.

Bihar is ready to deal with HIV

• There are 186 ART centers (medicine dispensing centers) in the entire state.
• Its medicine is completely free, which will be available throughout life.
• Free testing facility from big hospitals to primary health centers in every district.
• There is also a toll free helpline 1800 180 5544.

Which people have problems?

NK Gupta told that those who are careless till the last stage, they lose their lives. At the same time, those who get tested and start taking medication immediately, remain healthy for decades. Today there is a need not to be afraid of AIDS, but to be alert.

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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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Russia is already included in countries where the rate of HIV infection is the highest in the world. Now the Ukraine War has made this situation even more frightening. According to reports, the rate of HIV infection in Russian soldiers has increased by 20 to 40 times since the war started.

There are many possible causes of this growth. First of all, in the stressful atmosphere of war, the mental state of soldiers is under extreme pressure. They are living in a mentality where tomorrow may not be there and the same thinking leads them to unprotected sexual relations and intoxication. Reports have also revealed that some soldiers are using drugs with the same syringe, which increases the risk of infection manifold.

Lack of health resources and negligence in war sector
There is a huge shortage of health services in Russian military bases on the Ukraine border. Fundamental means like condoms are proving to be helpful in spreading HIV infection rapidly, infected soldiers are proving to be treated in field hospitals without any safety measures.

A report by Firstpost reported that many infected military are recruited for treatment in emergency condition, but due to lack of time and lack of resources, there is no caution there. This is causing infection and spreading rapidly. This reflects the state of a healthcare emergency which is buried under the shadow of war.

HIV infected prisoners are being admitted from jails?
Another shocking thing has come out in the reports. Russia is recruiting soldiers directly from jails, including many HIV positive prisoners. This step may have been taken in an attempt to increase military numbers, but its far -reaching consequences may be serious. According to Ukrainian officials, at least 20% of new recruitment in Russian soldiers are HIV positive. Its effect is not only limited to the military sector, but it has the strength to affect an entire healthcare system. This is a new confrontation between the war -time strategy and human rights.

Life saving anti-viral drugs and their boundaries
Some Russian soldiers revealed that they are given anti-viral medications when they are ready for war despite HIV infection. These drugs do not treat the disease, but reduce the effect of the virus and strengthen the body’s immune system. This reduces the chances of getting infected with other diseases. However, it is a very big challenge to keep these drugs continuously in the war zone. The limitability and administrative negligence of resources is leaving this effort incomplete.

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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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HIV Positive Patients Care Tips: Many people do not know that they are infected HIV (Human Immunodefishesian virus). Its symptoms are like flu in the beginning, which are cured with time. However, the HIV virus gradually weakens the body of an infected person and it turns into a deadly disease like AIDS. This is the last stage of the HIV, in which the immune system of the infected person becomes so weak that he becomes easily hunted by any infection. Therefore, it is most important that it is to be started treatment as soon as HIV is known.

If we look at the data of the World Health Organization, more than 4 crore people in the world are suffering from HIV infection. Many of these people believe that after HIV is infected, their life ends, although this perception is wrong. According to health experts, HIV -infected person can also live a normal life by taking care of certain things. Here we will tell you about the things that a HIV infected person can adopt a normal lifestyle.

Take care of these things the most

The HIV infected person feels that once his sex life was completely infected. While this is not the case, an HIV infected person can live a normal life. However, while creating a relationship, he must use condom, so that his partner is not at risk of this infection. HIV infection is most likely from blood, semen or breast milk. In such a situation, it can be avoided.

Consume regular medicines

Health experts say that a person should start treatment as soon as possible as soon as HIV is known. This helps the HIV infected person to keep the immune system strong, as well as the intake of medicines also reduces the effect of this virus, which can prevent AIDS.

Take care of cleanliness, do regular exercise

HIV-infected person should take special care of cleanliness. Actually, after the infection, the immune system of the person becomes very weak, which leads to the risk of many infections. In such a situation, it can be avoided by taking care of cleanliness. Also, such a person also needs to exercise regularly to keep his immune system strong.

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