World AIDS Day 1st December 2022 (Important Details and Theme)

Theme of WORLD AIDs Day 2022- “Equalize.”

This year’s AIDS theme focuses on equality over all those things that are pushing us back from ending AIDs. UNAIDS and other AIDS prevention organisations are taking preventive steps and are focusing more on HIV diagnosis. The theme also promotes equity in ending HIV and pushing humans for HIV tests. 1st December is set as World AIDS day to take preventive steps of togetherness against AIDS. This year’s AIDS day theme is “equalize.” AIDS in full form is “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”. 

What does the term “AIDS” signify?

As the name suggests, acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome is an immune-related chronic disease. It is not a common cold that stays for 3-5 days. This disease or infection persists for years in the body, even lifelong. 

Cause

AIDS is a viral infection. The causal organism for AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV. Viruses always attack the immune system of the host. However, some viruses hijack the immune system of the host completely. HIV belongs to the retroviral family of viruses; these are enveloped viruses with a pair of single-stranded genomes of RNA.

Clinical Stages of HIV

Stage 1 – Acute HIV infection:

1. 1. Early infection from the HIV virus leads to acute HIV infection.
2. 2. This stage is quite contagious (infection can spread easily to many people) because the infected person’s blood is full of the HIV virus. 
3. 3. Common symptoms of this stage of HIV are very similar to the common cold or flu. 
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Stage 2- Chronic -HIV infection:

The second stage of HIV is asymptomatic or commonly considered latent and at this stage  the affected person does not seem to be infected with HIV. 

Stage 3- The deadly stage -AIDS:

This stage is life-threatening and chronic as it hijacks the immune system of the body and interferes with its ability to fight against other infections. In the third stage, the patient is prone to various infections that can not be cured easily because the immune system is already weak. 

Symptoms

• 1. Weak immune system
• 2. Weight loss
• 3. Mouth sores
• 4. Fever
• 5. Lymph glands become swollen
• 6. Diarrhoea
• 7. Painful mouth sores
• 8. Sore throat
• 9. Skin rashes
• 10. Itching
• 11. Frequent infections
• 12. Flu-like illness
• 13. Headache
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Diagnostic tests for AIDS

• 1. NATs (Nucleic acid tests)
• 2. Antibody tests
• 3. Antigen/Antibody Test
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Prevention and Treatments (control)

AIDS can be prevented, cured, and controlled but not treated completely. The following steps can be opted to heal the symptoms and reduce the effects of the disease.  

• 1. Sexual barrier methods
• 2. Needle syringe programs
• 3. Opioid substitution therapy
• 4. Antiretroviral Therapy
• 5. Male circumcision
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Risks and Complications

• 1. Weight loss
• 2. Diarrhoea
• 3. Weakness
• 4. Fever
• 5. Neurological complications
• 6. Depression
• 7. Difficulty walking
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1. What is the full form of AIDS?

The full form of AIDS is Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome

Q.2. What is the theme of World AIDS day 2022?

Theme of WORLD AIDs Day 2022- “Equalize.”

This year’s AIDS theme focuses on equality over all those things that are pushing us back from ending AIDs. UNAIDS and other AIDS prevention organisations are taking preventive steps and are focusing more on HIV diagnosis. The theme also promotes equity in ending HIV and pushing humans for HIV tests. 1st December is set as World AIDS day to take preventive steps of togetherness against AIDS. This year’s AIDS day theme is “equalize.” AIDS in full form is “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”. 

Q.3. What are the causes of AIDS?

AIDS is a viral infection. The causal organism for AIDS is the human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known as HIV. Viruses always attack the immune system of the host. However, some viruses hijack the immune system of the host completely. HIV belongs to the retroviral family of viruses; these are enveloped viruses with a pair of single-stranded genomes of RNA.

Q.4.What are the symptoms of AIDS?

Some major symptoms of AIDS are given below:

• 1. Weak immune system
• 2. Weight loss
• 3. Mouth sores
• 4. Fever
• 5. Lymph glands become swollen
• 6. Diarrhoea
• 7. Painful mouth sores
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Q.5. How can AIDS be diagnosed? Or What are the tests to check AIDS?

Some of the most important tests to check the AIDSinfection are:

• 1. NATs (Nucleic acid tests)
• 2. Antibody tests
• 3. Antigen/Antibody Test
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Q.6. How can you prevent or treat AIDS?

AIDS can be prevented, cured, and controlled but not treated completely. The following steps can be opted to heal the symptoms and reduce the effects of the disease.  

• 1. Sexual barrier methods
• 2. Needle syringe programs
• 3. Opioid substitution therapy
• 4. Antiretroviral Therapy
• 5. Male circumcision
•  

Q.7. Are there any risks or complications associated with AIDS?

Yes, several complications associated with the AIDS infection are:

• 1. Weight loss
• 2. Diarrhoea
• 3. Weakness
• 4. Fever
• 5. Neurological complications
• 6. Depression
• 7. Difficulty walking
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