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HIV: understand how to prevent and what to do if you are in doubt if you were exposed to the virus

HIV: understand how to prevent and what to do if you are in doubt if you were exposed to the virus

Anyone thinking of going out and having fun must also consider protecting themselves. Therefore, the condom, feminine or masculine, is a mandatory item to guarantee a healthy future. This is because it protects both the HIV virus and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

According to Ministry of Health data, 830,000 people are living with HIV in Brazil. Although fundamental, condoms are not the only way to prevent the virus. Combined prevention brings together several fundamental attitudes to avoid contagion.

Diagnosis

The first step is to be sure of your diagnosis. If you are in doubt if you have been exposed to the HIV virus, take the test. This information is essential to increase the life expectancy of the HIV-positive. In addition, specialized treatment brings more quality of life to the patient.

The diagnosis of the virus infection is made through a blood test. The test is fast, safe and stealthy. Anyone can take the exam free of charge through the Unified Health System (SUS), in the units of the public health network and in the Testing and Counseling Centers (CTA).

Mother and child

Diagnosis brings benefits beyond HIV-positive mothers, for example, have a 99% chance of having children without HIV if they follow the doctors' recommended treatment during prenatal, postpartum.

Before the baby is born, it is recommended that the pregnant woman perform tests for the detection of the disease during pregnancy, always with medical follow-up. The type of delivery may be influenced according to the state of health of the mother. According to Ministry of Health guidelines, seropositive pregnant women may be eligible for cesarean delivery according to the viral load presented.

Soon after the baby is born, the risk of contagion still exists. Therefore, the mother should not breastfeed the child because HIV is present in breast milk. In addition, the newborn needs to take the AZT syrup drug within the first two hours of life for the next six weeks.

Medications

The use of antiretroviral drugs is also a form of HIV prevention. This measure is part of the combined prevention strategy and is called PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis).

The medication should be administered within 72 hours of contact with the virus. The treatment lasts 28 days in total. Antiretroviral drugs prevent the multiplication of HIV into cells, making the virus inactive.

Health authorities point out that PEP is indicated for emergencies and should not be used repeatedly.

Treatment

Medical follow-up is essential in cases of infection with the HIV virus. And it is not only for those who already have symptoms and take antiretroviral drugs, phase that receives the name of Aids.

After positive confirmation of the HIV test, treatment is available to everyone. People who do not have symptoms, ie who are in the asymptomatic stage of the virus, and do not take medicines, should seek medical attention. The Unified Health System guarantees treatment, testing and access to medicines to all residents in Brazil.

Irregular or inappropriate use of medications can accelerate the virus resistance process and impair the patient's improvement. In addition to the medicines, the treatment of AIDS requires that the patient has a good diet, practice physical exercises and attend the health service on the days of the consultations.Therefore, seek a doctor and follow the instructions of your health care professional, who will determine the frequency of the tests and the consultations for each case.

#emoscombine

The Ministry of Health provides important information about the disease in the HIV prevention awareness "Let's Combine? Prevent is Living".

In addition, the hashtag #emoscombinar can also be used to spread prevention initiatives by social network users. Click here to see the campaign site.


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