By Admin 
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.
- Unsafe sex. Most of the cases arise due to this reason.
- Used needle. Because of this, drug addicts especially get HIV.
- By transfusion of infected blood.
- 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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