HIVssä
HIVssä refers to the human immunodeficiency virus. It is a lentivirus that infects human immune cells, primarily CD4 T cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells. The virus is transmitted through specific bodily fluids, including blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, rectal fluids, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. Common modes of transmission include unprotected sexual contact, sharing of contaminated needles or syringes, and mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
Once inside the body, HIV attacks and destroys CD4 T cells, which are crucial for a healthy
There is no cure for HIV, but effective antiretroviral therapy (ART) can control the virus, allowing individuals