Human immunity to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), namely AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) virus, is a virus that causes defects in the human immune system. By the end of 2019, the number of people living with HIV in the world was about 38 million, and the number of people living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy was 23.3 million. However, only 20 million of them actually suppressed the viral load. There are nearly 15 million AIDS orphans under the age of 17. The total number of deaths caused by the HIV epidemic has now reached 39 million. In 2018, a total of 1.7 million people were newly infected with HIV, of which 160000 were children. The number of AIDS related deaths was 770000, 100000 of which were children. From the pandemic to 2018, the total number of people infected with HIV was 75 million, and the total number of deaths so far exceeded 39 million. Every day, about 5000 adults and children around the world are newly infected with HIV, of which about 61% are in sub Saharan Africa. Nearly half of them are women, 32% are young people (15-24 years old), and there are 500 children under 15 years old every day. Since 2000, the global HIV infection rate has continued to decline and has been declining steadily. Since 2010, the percentage change of new HIV infections has decreased by 16%. Since 2010, the number of people infected with HIV has increased by more than 20%, while the number of deaths has shown the opposite trend, reducing by 33% since 2010, and the age-related mortality rate has decreased by 33%.
65% of the world’s total HIV is in sub Saharan Africa, where the overall prevalence rate is 5.5%. The second highest infection rate is in the Caribbean region, where 1.1 per cent of the population is infected with HIV, although the Caribbean region only accounts for 0.7 per cent of the world’s total number of people living with HIV. In North America and Latin America, about 0.5% to 0.6% of the population is infected with HIV. A total of 3.5 million people are infected with HIV, compared with 38 million in the world. The average prevalence rate of HIV in the global population is 0.22% (that is, one in every 450 people). In specific regions of the world, this proportion may reach one in every five people, or even one in every three people.
As the data shows that HIV is difficult for the body to fight off infections and diseases, so it cause the high risk of death. But there are still some words to say: AIDS has been prevalent for so many years, and the world has been trying to find effective treatment measures for so many years, such as the proposal of “cocktail therapy” in 1996, and the research and development of various new drugs and vaccines until 2019. Researchers have been working hard. Currently, there is still a lack of effective drugs to eradicate HIV infection worldwide, which is equivalent to the fact that AIDS is almost incurable, and also accompanied by a significant reduction in the quality of life. Institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control, Hospitals, and Communities have been working hard to promote HIV prevention knowledge to everyone. We also hope that everyone can improve the detection awareness and willingness of potential infected people, achieve early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. This is of great significance not only for reducing the spread of disease, but also for early control of diseases among HIV infected people, and protecting vulnerable populations.
While there is currently no cure for AIDS, there are treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the primary treatment for HIV and AIDS. ART involves taking a combination of medications that work to suppress the virus and prevent it from replicating in the body. By reducing the amount of virus in the body, ART can help improve the immune system and reduce the risk of developing AIDS-related illnesses.
In addition to ART, there are other treatments available that can help manage the symptoms of AIDS. For example, medications can be used to treat opportunistic infections, which are infections that occur more frequently in people with weakened immune systems. Other medications can be used to manage symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and pain.
While there is currently no cure for AIDS, there is ongoing research aimed at finding a cure or a vaccine for HIV. One promising area of research is gene therapy, which involves altering the genes of cells to make them resistant to HIV. Another area of research is immunotherapy, which involves using the body’s own immune system to fight the virus.
It is important to note that while there is no cure for AIDS, it is still possible to live a long and healthy life with HIV. If AIDS patients are found to be ill early, long-term medication can prolong their lives for at least 30 to 40 years. With proper treatment and care, many people with HIV are able to manage their symptoms and maintain a good quality of life. It is also important to take steps to prevent the spread of HIV, such as using condoms during sex and not sharing needles or other injection equipment.
In conclusion, while there is currently no cure for AIDS, there are treatments available that can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Ongoing research is focused on finding a cure or a vaccine for HIV, but in the meantime, it is important for people living with HIV to receive proper treatment and care to maintain their health and prevent the spread of the virus. Many people choose to avoid seeing a doctor because of fear and miss the best treatment period. So, don’t let discriminatory gaze take their last chance. For ourself, we need to keep prevention and control measures in mind, avoid high-risk behaviors, contact transmission routes, stay away from diseases, and cherish life
