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HIV in prison populations
HIV is a global phenomenon; the virus is an epidemic that has caused millions of deaths worldwide and it continuous to spread. People who are in prisons are at a higher risk of contracting HIV and spreading the virus. In prisons around the world various rules and regulations apply. Some prisons practise health and safety regulations whereas other hardened prisons do not seem to have the same commitment. Research suggests that overcrowding of prisons has stimulated aggression and violence amongst inmates. Cases of men to men sexual activity in overcrowded prisons are also common. Using infected objects to either tattoo or used to inject drugs are also a sure way that...
Read MoreSymptoms of HIV infection
The symptoms associated with HIV will not be identical in every single person, however, the following symptoms in the various stages of the HIV infection are predominantly noticeable: STAGE 1 – Acute HIV Acute HIV (also known as primary infection) is the stage a few weeks after being infected with the HIV virus. The HIV symptoms during this phase are generally quite mild. These early HIV symptoms include fever, headaches, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, skin rash, loss of appetite, lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes*), pharyngitis (sore throats) muscle aches and weak, or sore, limbs. Throughout the acute HIV stage, the body begins to produce antibodies to fight...
Read MoreHIV symptoms, the early signs of HIV infection
It is important to understand that HIV is a virus and the early stages of HIV infection will include the symptoms common to most viral infections, much like flu. The early signs of HIV infection, while not experienced by everyone infected for the first time include, headaches, nausea, fatigue and runny stomach with the likelihood of swollen glands. The reason for the symptoms to present much like the flu is that in the early stages of infection there is a high concentration of the virus as it spreads through the body and your body is beginning to fight the virus. At this stage of infection, the likelihood of passing on the virus is very high and should there be no reason...
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