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Distinguish between HIV and AIDS

Distinguish between HIV and AIDS Life Orientation Term 3 Notes: Differentiate between HIV and AIDS. The terms HIV and AIDS are frequently used interchangeably, according to Aids Map, creating confusion about their distinctions. We’ll go over both words’ definitions and differences in this section.

Human immunodeficiency virus is referred to as HIV. Retroviruses are a class of viruses that includes HIV. The immune system’s white blood cells are attacked by HIV. For the remainder of their existence, these cells will remain contaminated. HIV will turn into AIDS if left untreated.

“Acquired immune deficiency syndrome” is what AIDS stands for. (This condition is sometimes known as “late stage HIV” or “advanced HIV illness”). It is a catch-all phrase describing symptoms brought on by prolonged HIV infection that go untreated, causing the immune system to become highly compromised and unable to fight off infections. Each person with AIDS will experience different illnesses and symptoms, but they could include cancer and infections that could be fatal.

Distinguishing between HIV and AIDS

Every person who has AIDS has HIV, but not every person with HIV will develop AIDS. Because there are now lots of treatment options available for people living with HIV, far fewer people are developing AIDS. Often, those that do develop AIDS are people who have not been tested for HIV and have never taken treatment. Once started on HIV treatment, death due to AIDS can be prevented.

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