HIV/AIDS

Overview

HIV is a retrovirus that attacks CD4 cells, leading to AIDS if untreated.

Symptoms

• •Acute: flu-like
• •Chronic: weight loss
• •AIDS: opportunistic infections

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓HIV Ag/Ab
• ✓Viral load
• ✓CD4 count
• ✓Western blot

Treatments

• →ART (TDF+FTC+DTG)
• →PrEP
• →PEP
• →OI prophylaxis

Risk Factors