I am a bit confused this time because of what I am experiencing since I take the ARV. I feel weak every afternoon after work . It happens because my doctor advised me to stop taking my food supplements that helps me strengthen my body. He wanted to monitor how the ARV works with my … Continue reading I’m Confused
Side Effects of HIV Medicines to Our Body
Main Goal of ARV The main goal of ARV in our body is to suppress the virus and not replicating more and weaken our immune system but the medication also cause side effects that differ from one person to another. For some it is mild while for me it is bad because I got rashes … Continue reading Side Effects of HIV Medicines to Our Body
Sexually Transmitted Infections or Diseases (STIs or STDs)
STIs are also sometimes called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). While "STD" is often used interchangeably with "STI," they are not exactly the same. A "disease" is usually an obvious medical problem with clear signs and symptoms. "Infection" with an STI may or may not result in disease. Chlamydia This is one of the most common … Continue reading Sexually Transmitted Infections or Diseases (STIs or STDs)
HIV as STI
The most common symptoms of STD is NOTHING. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are passed from person to person through sexual contact. HIV is an STI. There are more than 25 other sexually transmitted infections that are mainly spread by sexual contact such as vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) … Continue reading HIV as STI
What are the Symptoms of HIV?AIDS?
There are a lot of people who doesn't know they have HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus) because at first it has no symptoms. They will have the symptoms later when their immune system is at risk and it comes into the stage of AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Some experience a flu-like sickness, like … Continue reading What are the Symptoms of HIV?AIDS?
HIV Cases in in Region III Philippines (Central Luzon)
Alexis Carlos Cruz said that she is not happy knowing that Bulacan, her area has the most number of cases of PLHIV test results. Well, as for me it is alarming but it has good thing also for us to know that we have lots of cases and we knew what will be the next … Continue reading HIV Cases in in Region III Philippines (Central Luzon)
692 youths diagnosed with HIV Jan-Feb 2019 in the Philippines
According to the latest data from the Department of Health, 692 Filipino youth aged 15 to 24 were diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the first two months of 2019. In February 2019 alone, 297 people from the same age range were diagnosed with HIV. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research We have a strong and … Continue reading 692 youths diagnosed with HIV Jan-Feb 2019 in the Philippines
Parents and HIV
Are you a parent? As parent, how will you deal once you learn that one of your children has the HIV? As a child, how will you accept and support your parents who relate to you that he or she is HIV positive? Decision to Reveal Health Issues That night, I was sweating and having … Continue reading Parents and HIV
Answered Question: I Have HIV
I never think I will have the virus before. But, with cough and colds stays from August 2018 to February 2019, and no medication can help me and even I do not wanted to take any to help me. I felt depressed last year and even wanted to end my life by jumping on Ilog … Continue reading Answered Question: I Have HIV
40 Positive PLHIV Per Day in the Philippines
Many people tend to amaze on the results of the DOH confirmed positive people living with HIV. For me, it is a good news because many people especially young ones are aware about HIV and they have the courage to have a test in different hubs in the country. We knew that our young people … Continue reading 40 Positive PLHIV Per Day in the Philippines
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