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HIV is a type of virus that attacks cells that help the body protects from infections. It
is spread by contact with certain fluids of an HIV-infected person in various
ways. t is transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse, intravenous drug use
with infected needles, childbirth, breastfeeding, and from an infected mother to her
baby. Untreated, HIV may lead to AIDS.
People living with HIV are considered to have become infected with AIDS when the
number of their CD4 cells is less than 200 cells for every cubic millimeter of blood or
they develop one or several opportunistic infections of any CD4 account.
HIV medicine still helps people at the stage of HIV infection which can be even
lifesaving. The HIV test is an important tool for preventing HIV transmission and
spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS. It can also reveal if someone has been
recently infected with HIV and needs treatment right away or not. Relying on
symptoms may mislead. However, only a test can determine the result.
Tests for HIV:
Regular check-ups help to determine the status of health. Tests are advised every 6 months. For an accurate diagnosis, reach out to us at +91 (79) 4900 6800 or visit www.unipath.in for more information. Unipath specialty laboratory provides home sample collection also for your convenience
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