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HIV

Book Abstract by: naph07    

Original Author: savemedical.uk

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS), a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections. Viral Load is how many RNA copies (viruses) are  in 1ml (small drop) of blood plasma. The limit of detection for the viruses in 1ml  is below 200 copies/ml HIV Infection                   
Infection with HIV occurs by the transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate, or breast milk. Within these bodily fluids, HIV is present as both free virus particles and virus within infected immune cells. The four major routes of transmission are unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated needles, and transmission from an infected mother to her baby at birth, or through breast milk. Screening of blood products for HIV in the developed world has largely eliminated transmission through blood transfusions or infected blood products in these countries. HIV primarily infects vital cells in the human immune system such as helper T cells (specifically CD4+ T cells), macrophages and dendritic cells. HIV infection leads to low levels of CD4+ T cells through three main mechanisms: firstly, direct viral killing of infected cells; secondly, increased rates of apoptosis in infected cells; and thirdly, killing of infected CD4+ T cells by CD8 cytotoxic lymphocytes that recognize infected cells. When CD4+ T cell numbers decline below a critical level, cell-mediated immunity is lost, and the body becomes progressively more susceptible to opportunistic infections. If untreated, eventually most HIV-infected individuals develop AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and die; however about one in ten remains healthy for many years, with no noticeable symptoms. Treatment with anti-retrovirals, where available, increases the life expectancy of people infected with HIV. It is hoped that current and future treatments may allow HIV-infected individuals to achieve a life expectancy approaching that of the general public
THE HiCare TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN PROVEN TO KILL 100%   HIV VIRUS IN THE LAB.
HiCare is available in PHARMACIES in some countries where internet usage is scarce, ie Namibia, Ethiopia, Angola and Chad.
Some HiCare accessories ie TENS , non- invasive Acupunture & Electro Pads are available in major PHARMACIES World-Wide
Published: November 09, 2007
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