THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM
AIDS
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The drugs are too expensive for most Africans.
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These drugs are not for sale anywhere in Africa.
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These drugs do not seem to work well on African patients.
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Western drug companies will not accept African currency as payment.
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Detailed explanation-1: -HIV is treated with antiretroviral medicines, which work by stopping the virus replicating in the body. This allows the immune system to repair itself and prevent further damage. A combination of HIV drugs is used because HIV can quickly adapt and become resistant.
Detailed explanation-2: -Drug resistance can be found in some people before they begin treatment. This resistance can either be transmitted at the time of infection or acquired during previous treatments, for example in women given antiretroviral medicine to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most common causes include: Poverty: About half of the world’s people living in extreme poverty live in sub-Saharan Africa. That’s almost 390 million people. The scarce money is usually not enough to be protected by condoms from infection, let alone for an HIV test or even an antiretroviral therapy.
Detailed explanation-4: -Talk about your feelings with your providers, friends, family members, or other supportive people. Try to find activities that relieve your stress, such as exercise or hobbies. Try to get enough sleep each night to help you feel rested. Learn relaxation methods like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing.