HIV infection
Topic: Infection control
Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, which destroys CD4+ T lymphocytes and weakens the immune system; untreated, it progresses to AIDS with opportunistic infections. It spreads through blood, sexual contact and from mother to child during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. With antiretroviral therapy that suppresses the virus, people live healthy lives and do not transmit HIV sexually. Standard precautions are sufficient; support adherence and challenge stigma.
- Also known as:
- HIV, AIDS, Human immunodeficiency virus
- In Turkish:
- HIV enfeksiyonu
What does HIV infection mean?
HIV infection is part of the Infection control topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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