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FAQs1: What is HIV?

HIV means the human immunodeficiency virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). 
HIV attacks cells that help the body to fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other 
infections and diseases.

FAQs2. How does HIV cause illness?

Transmission of HIV can occur in the following manner: 
  • Unprotected sex with HIV infected  person
  • Receiving unscreened blood of an  HIV infected donor
  • Sharing or using infected needles
  • Children born from HIV infected  mother
HIV is not spread by:
  • Casual contact like touching or  hugging
  • Sitting next to each other in school
  • Eating and playing together
  • Sharing plates, glasses, toilets
  • Mosquito bites
Within 2–4 weeks after contracting HIV infection, a person may develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and fatigue for a few days and get better on its own. Then the person remains asymptomatic until immunity drops. If untreated, it can lead to AIDS. Symptoms of AIDS are loss of weight, fevers, fatigue, and frequent infections.

 
Care of a Child with HIV/Child Born to HIV Positive Mother
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Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant
Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant is amongst the leading Pediatrician and neonatologists practicing at Kabir Kid's Clinic, Pune. He is also attached to Ruby Hall Clinic, Sasson road as a consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist. Dr. Kanchankumar has completed his postgraduate training in Grant Medical College and Sir J.J.Group of hospitals, Mumbai while completing MD in pediatrics.
 
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