The first symptoms of AIDS appear 5 to 30 days after HIV infection and are usually fever, general discomfort, chills, sore throat, headache, nausea, muscle aches and nausea; these symptoms are often confused with a common flu and improve in about 15 days. .
After this initial phase, the virus may remain dormant in the individual’s body for approximately 8 to 10 years, when the immune system weakens and the following symptoms begin to appear:
- In case of suspected disease.
- The HIV test should be performed.
- Free of charge by the SUS.
- At any health centre in the country or AIDS testing and counseling centre.
AIDS treatment is done with several drugs that fight the HIV virus and strengthen the individual’s immune system, decrease the amount of viruses in the body and increase the production of defense cells, so they can also fight HIV. there is no cure for AIDS or a really effective vaccine.
During the treatment of this disease, it is very important that the individual avoid contact with sick people, as his body will be too weak to fight any microorganism that causes infections, with opportunistic diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and infections of the mouth and skin. .
To find out where to get tested for HIV and other information about AIDS, you can call Disc Saed at number 136, which is open Monday through Friday from 7 a. m. 10 p. m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a. m. 6 p. m. La call is free and can be made from landlines, public or cell phones, from anywhere in Brazil.
Also find out how AIDS is transmitted and how to protect yourself by watching the following video:
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