HIV - Facts

HIV - Facts

You people must have got chain mails regarding the story of pani puri wala & the injection in theatre regarding the HIV infection. Those things are not true...Here are some of the HIV facts:

• HIV can never survive in any other liquid medium also other than blood or semen (& please for God sake ... never in Pani Puri wala pani)
  
• Even if one drinks an HIV infected blood (or semen) of someone (ingest through Gastro Intestinal track), the virus can not survive in the acidic pH of stomach*. Highest extent of acidity is 0 (practically not possible) so imagine 1 as pH which is in our stomach. (This pH can burn your own finger in less than a second if you dip in that acid).
  
• Exposure of less than 1 second in AIR KILLS the HIV virus* (hence story of needle pricks in Cinema theatres is a crap). Even if blood from a wound (of infected person) dries up (*blood clot*), *the virus dies*and can not infect anyone else
  
• HIV transmission is *ONLY* an *INFECTION* i.e. entrance of virus in one's body. It *DOES NOT MEAN AIDS*.
  
• An HIV-infected person (after entrance of virus) can progress to a condition of AIDS only after *8 to 10 YEARS *(not in 15 days as in the Pani Puri story)
• It is *not HIV (virus) that kills a human* ......the virus attacks immune cells (cells that fight against foreign pathogens/antigens) and hence a person's ability to fight against infections & diseases slowly diminishes and person ultimately dies of a disease which could be as simple as TB
  
• Most importantly, HIV is no longer a dreadful disease ... it is "*CHRONIC MANAGEABLE DISEASE*" just like Diabetes or Hypertension.
  
• If there is anything you need to be careful from to prevent HIV is Unsafe sex*, *Blood transfusion* (check before taking) /Blood donation (use sterilized needles only) and any *blood contact during an accident *or so where amount of bleeding is very high.

Awareness about HIV & AIDS also helps us from preventing HIV.

Good post. Unfortunately cannot repo you again.

nice ramesh jee, really a valuable thread but still can not repo you again coz vBulletin rules don't allow

honesty we need to spread this awareness and i have already forwarded this info in mail to all my friends

thanks for sharing

Thank you for this valuable info.... Just repped you for this great post.

Great info Ramesh, I'm sure it will help many people in understanding and knowing more about HIV!

Originally Posted by jee.ramesh1983

HIV - Facts

Even if one drinks an HIV infected blood (or semen) of someone (ingest through Gastro Intestinal track), the virus can not survive in the acidic pH of stomach*. Highest extent of acidity is 0 (practically not possible) so imagine 1 as pH which is in our stomach. (This pH can burn your own finger in less than a second if you dip in that acid).

This is something new info for me...

An HIV-infected person (after entrance of virus) can progress to a condition of AIDS only after *8 to 10 YEARS *(not in 15 days as in the Pani Puri story)

But I heard that HIV can convert in AIDS anytime... from 1 yr of HIV infection to 10 or 15 yrs... I mean there is no specific time... and there r few lucky ones who lived HIV+ all their life... but it never turned into AIDS...

Originally Posted by itsmemad

But I heard that HIV can convert in AIDS anytime... from 1 yr of HIV infection to 10 or 15 yrs... I mean there is no specific time... and there r few lucky ones who lived HIV+ all their life... but it never turned into AIDS...

Thats something that i heard on tv and read about too!

That was very informative ramesh !

But did you have to quote such explicit examples such as Drinking HIV infected blood ! ! ! !
GROUSE

i have come across these points some 2yrs ago and remembrd each of the points distinctly.. thx for postin here ramesh...

Originally Posted by ShAdOwCoN

That was very informative ramesh !

But did you have to quote such explicit examples such as Drinking HIV infected blood ! ! ! !
GROUSE

Yes, good info Ramesh.

But regarding drinking blood, there is a risk, most people have
minute lesions or sores in the mouth and throat and the virus
can get into the blood stream this way. Not that anyone here
is going to rush and drink some hiv blood ;-)

-F

Originally Posted by farce

Yes, good info Ramesh.

But regarding drinking blood, there is a risk, most people have
minute lesions or sores in the mouth and throat and the virus
can get into the blood stream this way. Not that anyone here
is going to rush and drink some hiv blood ;-)

-F

Or any blood for that matter .....

IMO HIV effects only a species of monkey and Human ..... I dont think anybody likes to drink Blood of either here ?

Originally Posted by ShAdOwCoN

Or any blood for that matter .....

IMO HIV effects only a species of monkey and Human ..... I dont think anybody likes to drink Blood of either here ?

maybe not in real life, but we could make a movie where the
villain gets some hiv blood, mixes it in a drink and gives it
to the unsuspecting hero? maybe give the hero some
sugarcane before that?

-F

Originally Posted by farce

maybe not in real life, but we could make a movie where the
villain gets some hiv blood, mixes it in a drink and gives it
to the unsuspecting hero? maybe give the hero some
sugarcane before that?

-F

You have got a devious mind .... I hope nobody allows u near their movie sets :lol:

BTW : Your name starts with F i guess ?

Originally Posted by ShAdOwCoN

You have got a devious mind .... I hope nobody allows u near their movie sets :lol:

BTW : Your name starts with F i guess ?

* Thank you

* I do plan on directing a movie in the distant future, looking for financiers ;-)

* You are correct

-F

HIV is in context with name of the virus. --Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
where as AIDS is a syndrome or a conditiobn caused by HIV --Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

basically it is a multisystem disease.. and as above ppl told is related to immune system...

Early symtoms shows flu-like symptoms gradually symptoms like:

* chronic yeast infections or thrush (yeast infection of the mouth)
* Fever and/or night sweats
* Easy bruising
* Bouts of extreme exhaustion
* Unexplained body rashes
* Appearance of purplish lesions on the skin or inside mouth
* Sudden unexplained weight loss
* Chronic diarrhea lasting for a month or more


HIV virus basically affects/attacks WBC (white blood corpuscles) and lymphocytes... those are the first line of defence in our body use to protect our body against infection..

Once the HIV virus is injected enters the blood.. through circulatory system and demenishes the body's system...

In simple words u can tell tht body is more prone to infection...

Gradually the body's defence mechanism shatters to such low level that even a small infection may become a big thing in the body and show their profound effects...

As the disease progresses.. gradually the other systems of our body starts affecting..

skin leasons, respiratory disease, blood dyscarysis, digestive system, hepatic system, including liver gets affected...

hence it leads to multi system failure to a last extent..


Full blown HIV/AIDS include :

This list includes, but is not limited to:

* Kaposi's Sarcoma
* Pulmonary tuberculosis
* Candidiasis of the esophagus, trachea, bronchi or lungs
* Toxoplasmosis of the brain
* Severe bacterial infections
* Invasive cervical cancer
* Lymphoma
* Recurrent pneumonia

Additionally, vision loss, nerve damage and brain impairment can also occur. Signs of brain deterioration include troubles thinking, loss of co-ordination and balance and behavioral changes.

While there are treatments to help prolong the life of those infected with the AIDS virus, there is currently no AIDS cure. The best way to protect yourself is by taking preventative measures.

HIV virus mainly spreads through unprotected sex and from mother to child... few cases noted HIV spreads from breast feeding, even few cases showed HIV spreads by saliva but very rarely (not proved).


AIDS mainly spreads through following:
* Needle risk (use of non sterile needles, using same needles for multiple persons!)


* Blood contact
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water both before and after a procedure
-Always use protective barriers (i.e. latex gloves, masks) when you are in direct contact with bodily fluids including blood
-If possible, always use new, single-use disposable needles and syringes for all injections. Safely dispose of this injection equipment immediately after use.

If you think you may have come into contact with an infected person's blood, it is a good idea to go for HIV testing.


* Mother to child
-During pregnancy
- Breast feeding


*SEX


@@@@@@@@ STAY SAFE , BE SAFE!!@@@@@@@@@@
AND ALSO PLAY SAFE!!! :lol:

Also currently Antiretroviral drugs are the most effect way of managing HIV.

This is the main type of treatment for HIV or AIDS. It is not a cure, but it can stop people from becoming ill for many years. The treatment consists of drugs that have to be taken every day for the rest of a person’s life.

The aim of antiretroviral treatment is to keep the amount of HIV in the body at a low level. This stops any weakening of the immune system and allows it to recover from any damage that HIV might have caused already.

The drugs are often referred to as:

* antiretrovirals
* anti-HIV or anti-AIDS drugs
* HIV antiviral drugs
* ARVs

Full article at: Introduction to HIV and AIDS treatment

also about HIV testing

Though a person who is infected with HIV will become infectious themselves very rapidly (within a day or so), they will normally have to wait a while before an HIV test will produce an accurate result. The length of time a person should wait before taking an HIV test will depend on the type of test they are taking.

In the vast majority of cases, the standard test that will be offered at an HIV testing centre will be an HIV antibody test. The HIV antibody test looks for antibodies to the virus in a person's blood. For most people these antibodies take 6 weeks to 3 months to develop. In rare cases, it can take up to 6 months. It is extremely rare for a person to take any longer then 6 months to develop detectable antibodies.

Getting tested before 3 months have elapsed may result in an unclear test result, as an infected person may not yet have developed antibodies to HIV. These 3 months are known as the 'window period'. So it is best to wait for at least 3 months after the last time you were at risk before taking the test. Some test centres may recommend testing again at 6 months, just to be extra sure, though in most cases this is not necessary.

If you are waiting to take an HIV antibody test, it is vital that you do not put yourself at risk through further exposures to HIV during this time period. This means you should practise safe sex and not share needles. Any further exposure to HIV may mean an negative HIV test result is not accurate (unless of course you wait another three months after this exposure).

The vast majority of HIV tests that are given in clinics are antibody tests, though other types of test may be available in some clinics.

Full article at: HIV testing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

pl dont just copy paste material.. i guess forums are for spreading our own knoledge rather than googling it pasting from other sites to ere.. i think ppl can take reference but it shuld be more directed towards personal views, personal thinking and their experience , knowingness....


for googling it there is everythin u can get on net... then there would be no need of forums...

i hope u dont take it personally... just a friendly request.. post it in your way.. write it in the way tht after the thread is out ... ppl come ere after us finds it more interesting and informative.. pl dont copy paste...


what u say other guys?? advise me too if i am wrong in COPY n PASTE matter.......

cheers..

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

i hope u dont take it personally... just a friendly request.. post it in your way.. write it in the way tht after the thread is out ... ppl come ere after us finds it more interesting and informative.. pl dont copy paste...


what u say other guys?? advise me too if i am wrong in COPY n PASTE matter.......

cheers..

I don't like to copy & paste either, but I felt this was important information to be shared, so just in this case :innocent:

Also the text I quoted is written pretty well and I didn't want to mangle it up with my writing.

basicaly just make your post or replies neat... less referal LINKs more descriprion in YOUR OWN WORDS.... quotation i think better to write directly... its more readable.. i guess... quote is generally preferred for what ppl have posted before,, for original post...i think quote looses its charm.. well this is all my own thinking.. u be as u want.. unless u do something really wrong we ppl have no problem.. chao.. enjoy

Its alright to google & share that info. here... We aren't submitting assignments in our college where originality is gonna fetch us more marks... And cableguy did it pretty well by quoting the text here...

I agree with milan a little on this one. I mean there is no problem in copy pasting. But please don't 'quote' it. You can provide a source link under the post for people to research/know further on the topic. That would be good.

Originally Posted by Archer

I agree with milan a little on this one. I mean there is no problem in copy pasting. But please don't 'quote' it. You can provide a source link under the post for people to research/know further on the topic. That would be good.

I put it in quotes because it was written by someone else so in that case I am "quoting" them :smartass:
Also links to the full articles were already there, but just made it a bit more clear in case anybody missed it. :001_smile:

Originally Posted by cableguy

I put it in quotes because it was written by someone else so in that case I am "quoting" them :smartass:
Also links to the full articles were already there, but just made it a bit more clear in case anybody missed it. :001_smile:

I understood ur intention :smartass:!

Originally Posted by itsmemad

Its alright to google & share that info. here... We aren't submitting assignments in our college where originality is gonna fetch us more marks... And cableguy did it pretty well by quoting the text here...

I'm Loving it.........

Originally Posted by cableguy

I put it in quotes because it was written by someone else so in that case I am "quoting" them :smartass:
Also links to the full articles were already there, but just made it a bit more clear in case anybody missed it. :001_smile:

I got your point man. :001_smile:
I have also posted many like that in the past. I was just saying that reading black letters in gray background is kind of hard.
Never mind it. Keep up the good work. :clap:

Originally Posted by jee.ramesh1983

I'm Loving it.........

Therez hardwork involve in that too... :thumbup:

Originally Posted by Archer

I got your point man. :001_smile:
I have also posted many like that in the past. I was just saying that reading black letters in gray background is kind of hard.
Never mind it. Keep up the good work. :clap:

That makes things clear... Artist in u didn't like it...

Originally Posted by itsmemad

That makes things clear... Artist in u didn't like it...

Exactly ! :yes:

Simplest organism is the strongest.



This doesn't look simple. :shifty:

well as i said earlier.. i dont have any problem however anyone post.. i just told my views.. if ppl agree in how and what looks good.. than welll and good.. if dont.. no problem.. i just told my views.. like white back ground and black or any color fonts looks more decent i guess... as i find quoted notes to be already poster stuff before.. (paying less attention!!)...



@mohit... regarding googling i agree... no one is versatile to tell everything by themself... but like type or tell in your words in nice way... its all about PRESENTATION.. which readers who gonna come finds little interesting which makes BB forum more interesting and something different..



thanks archer for being my side...



well these are all my views and things which i came across.. till now.. its different .. some ppl agree some dont... i dont have any problem in it...:blink::blink:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

well as i said earlier.. i dont have any problem however anyone post.. i just told my views.. if ppl agree in how and what looks good.. than welll and good.. if dont.. no problem.. i just told my views.. like white back ground and black or any color fonts looks more decent i guess... as i find quoted notes to be already poster stuff before.. (paying less attention!!)...

Yes, I thought the same.

Originally Posted by Archer

Exactly ! :yes:

Simplest organism is the strongest.



This doesn't look simple.

well archer.. going deep into structure of virus.. its not simple..lol.. its very complex..

the virus belongs to reteroviridae..its a retero virus...

it basically contains capsid n a core material...

it is RNA virus...

core contains enzymes and proteins.. required for further transmission, growth and transfusion..


reverse transcriptase enzyme integrates virus RNA to a single strand of cell DNA of our body.. joins accordingly..(special receptor are present)

major capsid protein n outer envelope protien is for protection of virus..


Once the virus enters the blood.. it has special affinity to immune system which goes and binds the cells.. where it looses its capsid... and the core material penetrates the nucleus of the cell...


the reverse trascriptase enzyme starts integrating.. the virus RNA strand with DNA of the cell.. further everyone knows...........




early symptoms n full blown hiv/aids...


at last.... RAM NAAM SATYA HAI..!!!

Thats true doc... Its better if people consistently express their own views... but in certain situations like this topic... its all about facts... which only some1 with medical proficiency like urself can know better... so others search for it online and format it in their own style and share with us here... I don't find quoted text harder to read if the content is good...

And thats hell lotta information u have posted here describing structure of virus... All of it were bouncers for me... Except the last line

at last.... RAM NAAM SATYA HAI..!

lol :lol: i know it went deep in .. where normal ppl not related to such profession wont understand.. but like as i said i wanted this post to be prefect n up to the serving point.. so thought of adding it... most of the things regarding my profesion n medical things i try to discuss in as much lamen term as possible.. so tht everyone ere understands,,,,






"""""""""""""""""""""PLAY SAFE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

Originally Posted by itsmemad

Thats true doc... Its better if people consistently express their own views... but in certain situations like this topic... its all about facts... which only some1 with medical proficiency like urself can know better... so others search for it online and format it in their own style and share with us here... I don't find quoted text harder to read if the content is good...

It's a psychology stuff.
BTW. That was good info milan-ji. :clap:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

"""""""""""""""""""""PLAY SAFE"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""

What is that ribbon for ? Just Curious.

The red ribbon is a symbol for both drug prevention and for the fight against AIDS.


Red ribbon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

thanks vishnu ji

Originally Posted by Mr.Tooth Fairy

The red ribbon is a symbol for both drug prevention and for the fight against AIDS.


Red ribbon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

But whats the meaning of the read Ribbon.

the image... which is there... is a RED RIBBON... which ppl normaly put.. 1st DECEMBER is WORLD AIDS DAY..

ppl pin red ribbon on their coats.. for this day.. DEVA RE DEVA....

I found this when I was searching for Red Ribbon

• red like love, as a symbol of passion and tolerance towards those affected.
• red like blood, representing the pain caused by the many people that died of AIDS.
• red like the anger about the helplessness by which we are facing a disease for which there is still no chance for a cure.
• red as a sign of warning not to carelessly ignore one of the biggest problems of our time.

• But I can't think of a single meaning for it.

repo added ramesh

Originally Posted by Archer

I found this when I was searching for Red Ribbon

• red like love, as a symbol of passion and tolerance towards those affected.
  
• red like blood, representing the pain caused by the many people that died of AIDS.
• red like the anger about the helplessness by which we are facing a disease for which there is still no chance for a cure.
• red as a sign of warning not to carelessly ignore one of the biggest problems of our time.

• But I can't think of a single meaning for it.

this itself is the meaning bro...

koi mere ko kuch nahi deta... (repo for me?? ) main yahaa hun yahaa hu yahaa hu yahaa....

@Tooth
repped u bro.....

well thats logical.. anyone need anything more to be served for HIV / AIDS?? :lol:

Press Council issues new guidelines for reporting HIV

The Press Council of India has issued a new set of media guidelines for reporting within India on people suffering from HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), revising a set of guidelines compiled in 1993.

The guidelines, released on Sunday, are likely to be controversial as they impose a whole host of content behaviours, both in print and television, including words that can’t be used, as well as impose restrictions, such as the need for a signed prior-consent form on reporting about HIV-positive people.

“Being a syndrome or a collection of symptoms, AIDS cannot itself be transmitted, nor is there an AIDS virus or AIDS carrier,” say the guidelines. They maintain that terms such as “prostitutes” and “gays” used while referring to high risk groups should be replaced with “sex workers” and “men having sex with men”, respectively.

The guidelines maintain that HIV cannot be termed a “scourge” and expressions such as “full-blown AIDS”, which are often used to denote the progression of the infection, are misleading and meaningless because there are no degrees of AIDS, as a person either has or does not have AIDS.

The new guidelines also mandate that before writing the story on any HIV-positive person, journalists will have obtain a consent form duly signed by the person.

As for images—in print or on television—the guidelines say the identity of the individual shouldn’t be disclosed. It has recommended that television cameras should be kept behind the person so that only a silhouette can be seen. Ideally, the camera should focus on the person’s feet, hands or back of head and not the face, the council says.

The guidelines prohibit the use of a hidden camera while shooting a person with HIV or AIDS. It also says that the address of the person and the location of the interview shouldn’t be disclosed, recommending that the images should preferably be organized at a neutral place.

The guidelines also say that “deeply” personal and accusatory questions are to be avoided. In case of infected persons, reporters are to steer clear of moralizing or even dwelling needlessly on how the person was infected. Alarming reports and images of the sick and dying are to be avoided and showing skulls, snakes and crossbones as accompanying graphics is banned.

AIDS and the Media – DO’S and DON’TS

DO’S

• Media must inform and educate the people, not alarm or scare them.
• Be objective, factual and sensitive.
• Keep abreast with changing realities of fast-evolving infection.
• Use appropriate language and terminology that is non-stigmatising.
• Ensure headlines are accurate and balanced.
• Be responsible; give all sides of the picture, using voices of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIVs).
• Dispel misconceptions about prevention and transmission.
• Debunk myths about miracle cures and unscientific claims of protection from
• infection.
• Highlight positive stories without underplaying seriousness of the issue.
• Uphold confidentiality of infected people, their families and associates.
• Ensure photographs do not breach their confidentiality.
• Ensure photo captions are accurate.
• Ensure gender sensitive reporting and avoid stereotyping.
• Obtain data from authorised sources as inaccurate reports have adverse impact on.
• morale and increase stigma.
• Journalists are responsible for ensuring interviewees understand repercussions of revelations/identification.
• Ensure informed consent, in written form wherever possible.
• Balance coverage of a negative story like HIV-related suicide or incidence of
• discrimination by including contacts of helplines/counselling centres.
• Broaden reportage to examine impact of infection on economic, business,
• political and development issues.
• When in doubt contact the local network of positive people or state aids control society or existing terminology guidelines for clarification.
• Ensure questions are not deeply personal or accusatory.
• Show PLHIVs in a positive light by portraying them as individuals instead of
• ‘victims’.

DON’TS

• Don’t sensationalise the story.
• Don’t make value judgements that seek to blame PLHIVs.
• Don’t use terms like ‘scourge’ to describe the infection or describe PLHIVs as
• AIDS carrier, prostitute, drug addict, AIDS patient/victim/sufferer.
• Don’t focus needlessly on how a PLHIV was infected.
• Don’t identify children infected and affected by HIV and AIDS by name or
• through a photograph even with consent.
• Don’t use hidden cameras.
• Avoid alarmist reports and images of the sick and dying that convey a sense of gloom, helplessness and isolation.
• Don’t use skull, crossbones, snakes or such visuals as graphics.
• Avoid references to caste, gender or sexual orientation.
• Don’t reinforce stereotypes about sexual minorites including those who are
• lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).
• Don’t portray infected persons as victims, culprits or objects of pity.
• Don’t promote misleading advertisements related to HIV, STIs, skin diseases,
• tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections.
• Don’t breach the confidentiality of those opting for voluntary testing.

Good Information