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Human immunodeficiency virus infection-acquired immune deficiency
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Human immunodeficiency virus infection-acquired immune deficiency
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Viral infection that results in a weakened immunity that may affect the entire body
Symptoms may include fever, weight loss, cough and lymphadenopathy
Commonly spread by sexual contact with an infected person, contact with infected blood or through sharing infected needles
Can be transmitted from mother to infant during pregnancy or childbirth
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
Infection over time progresses to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
May be mild without symptoms to severe depending on the progression of the disease
May become life threatening
Treatments
Avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs
Maintain a healthy diet; increase your intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain and lean protein
Avoid unpasteurized foods and raw foods such as sushi, eggs and oysters
Get adequate sleep
Exercise regularly
Drink only purified water
Decrease your level of stress where possible. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
Wash your hands regularly
Use safe sex practices
FOR COUGH
Increase fluids (especially water)
Suck on cough drops or hard sweets (candy)
Use a cool air humidifier in room
Avoid lung irritants such as smoke, household cleaners or allergens
Over-the-counter cough medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan
FOR DIARRHEA
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Home oral rehydration solution (ORS):
Six (6) level teaspoons of Sugar
Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt
1 L (5 cupful’s) of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled
Eat the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Apple sauce, Toast)
If accompanied by nausea, suck on small pieces of ice (not small enough to choke on!)
Avoid strenuous exercise
Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendation for dosage):
Loperamide
Bismuth subsalicylate
FOR FEVER
Apply cool cloth to forehead or armpits
Drink plenty of fluids (especially water)
Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee as these drinks can cause slight dehydration
Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Aspirin (Do not give to children or adolescents)
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