AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Currently, there’s no cure for HIV / AIDS . Once you have the infection, your body can’t get rid of it. However, there are many medications that can control HIV and prevent complications. These medications are called antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike some other viruses, the human body can’t get rid of HIV completely. Once you have HIV, you have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.

Detailed explanation-3: -A rapid antigen/antibody test done with blood from a finger stick can usually detect HIV 18 to 90 days after exposure. An antigen/antibody lab test using blood from a vein can usually detect HIV 18 to 45 days after exposure. A nucleic acid test (NAT) can usually detect HIV 10 to 33 days after exposure.

Detailed explanation-4: -It’s not uncommon for people with HIV to have RBC values below normal. Slightly lower values should not be cause for alarm. However, greatly lower numbers can be a sign of anemia. Symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath, pale skin color and menstrual problems.

Detailed explanation-5: -Keeping HIV infections in check requires early diagnosis and taking daily HIV medications for life. Even if it’s undetectable in the blood, once a person’s been infected with HIV, it remains forever hidden in the body.