It would be difficult to imagine ourselves in the place of someone who gets abandoned by family members and faces discrimination throughout their life, at no fault of their own. The reason being, that they are HIV positive. This is what thousands of children and birth givers have been facing globally, especially where awareness is lacking. This article focuses on the prevalence of HIV in pregnant women and infants who are equally at risk.
HIV and AIDS have been two of the most challenging health crises in recent history, with a profound impact on individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. In this article, we will explore the history of HIV and AIDS, examine the lingering homophobia, highlight recent medical breakthroughs, and suggest ways to change social perceptions while emphasizing prevention techniques.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are a global health concern, affecting millions of people regardless of their age, gender, race, or sexual orientation. While awareness about STIs has grown over the years, numerous myths and misconceptions continue to surround them. These myths can contribute to stigma, shame, and the spread of misinformation.
ART Of Battling HIV: An Interview With Dr. Niveditha Manokaran Sakshi Arya interviewed Dr. Niveditha Manokaran and talked about Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), which is a treatment for HIV. Dr. Manokaran is a dermatologist, venereologist, sexual and reproductive health worker, and most importantly an HIV specialist based in Sydney, Australia. However, it would be less to define her …
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Sexual Health While Living with the HIV The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the immunity system of an individual. In most cases, a person with this virus is asymptomatic. They start showing symptoms of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) like fever, fatigue, night sweats, etc. HIV spreads in several ways in which …