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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an infection that causes cells in the body that
help it fight infections, making a person more susceptible to other infections and
diseases. Interaction with certain bodily secretions of an HIV-positive individual, most
commonly during unprotected intercourse (sex without the use of a condom or HIV
treatment to prevent or treat HIV), or sharing injection drug equipment spreads the virus.

If HIV is not treated, it can progress to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

HIV cannot be eradicated by the human body, and there is no effective HIV cure. As a
result, whether you have HIV, you will have it for the rest of your life.

Long and Short AIDS Essay in English

There are many diseases causing microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, fungi etc. The
symptoms of the diseases depend on the type of microorganism that is spreading it. It
can vary from mild to severe. AIDS which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome is a viral disease that is rampant in growth. It was only in the last century that
this viral disease has proved to be lethal and fatal, taking away about twenty million
lives globally. The awareness about the disease and the virus causing it which is HIV or
Human Immunodeficiency Virus is more now compared to earlier. In this HIV AIDS
essay, we can go through the important information about it and burst some myths.
 
Below are different ways to write an AIDS essay in English. The essay on HIV AIDS can
be of 2 formats, a long essay on HIV AIDS or a short AIDS essay.

Short Essay on Aids

This AIDS essay is a brief one and will cover the important notes about the disease and
the ways one can prevent it.
 
The way of occurrence of this disease is in the name itself, AIDS stands for Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndrome. The disease is acquired via the virus which is called
Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is not an auto-immune disease in the early stages of
infection where the immune system in the body fights off infection to protect the body
from diseases that go against itself. The virus enters from an outside source and
destroys the efficiency of our immune system.
 
AIDS is transmitted through contact. The contact with infected blood of the HIV OR
AIDS patient in any form can easily transfer this viral disease. It can also be transmitted
through contact with semen or vaginal fluids of the infected person. This occurs in the
case when one is sexually exposed to a person with HIV.
 
HIV once enters the body, invades and conquers the immune system making the body
susceptible to other diseases. It is then very easy for the simple flu or cold infection to
be severe as the immune system is no longer fit to fight it.
 
When detected in the early period can be battled with, but more often than not people
assume the symptoms to not be AIDS so it spreads and kills the individual. To be
protected when having sex and not sharing any form of toiletries with others is the way
to prevent and keep this deadly virus at bay.

Long Essay on AIDS

This is the long format of an essay on HIV AIDS where its workings, causes and effects
and remedies are discussed.
 
There are some diseases that have been borne by the living in this world which has
created a ruckus in human history and the struggle to find a permanent cure still exists.
AIDS is one such disease. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is the name of the
disease which is also shortened as AIDS.
 
It has since only the 20th century affected the human race and many people lost their
lives, more than 20 million of them. The virus that aids in the transmission of this
disease is Human Immunodeficiency Virus or also called HIV. Due to the same property
of immunodeficiency, it is referred to as HIV/AIDS.
 
Since it affects the immune system severely, the cells and the workings of it in our body
must be clearly understood. The immune system’s role in the body is that of a soldier
wherein it identifies any sort of anomalies that enters or infiltrates the body and prepares
antibodies against it. And kills them in order to prevent infection that has the probability
of causing a harmful disease.
 
Since the cells of the immune system have already created the antibodies, the cell
memory is activated when the entry occurs again and the immune system fights and
destroys such foreign and harmful matter.
What Happens when HIV Enters the Body?
When a person is infected with the Human immunodeficiency virus, it directly attacks
the immune system making the cells weak and incapable of creating antibodies for this
particular virus. As they become weak their function to perform the task of defending
against other microorganism entrants is also weakened.
 
When the fighter in our bodies becomes weak, we are more likely to fall ill. The illness
can be a simple flu or an allergy and our body cannot fight any further. The symptoms
once infected will start to appear within the first two weeks. The symptoms are very flu-
like for instance, one will be more tired than usual and fatigue will be more frequent and
regular. Other symptoms include sore throat and fever. The risk of opportunistic
infections like tuberculosis and herpes also increases. Some people however remain
asymptomatic even for longer periods after being infected with the virus.

Cause of HIV/AIDS
The main and only cause of this dreadful disease is the contact through blood, semen,
pre-seminal fluid, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids and breast milk. The semen and vaginal
fluids are transferred through sex and rectal fluids through anal sex. When people have
multiple partners, and they have unprotected sex the transmission is highly likely. The
contact through blood can also be via the unhygienic practice of sharing an infected
person’s razors, blades. Even unsterilized syringes while taking drugs or even a tattoo
parlor where they use unsterilized machines on the body can transmit the virus easily.
The transmission means are endless so one must proceed with utmost caution to keep
themselves safe either way.
 
What is the Life Expectancy for the Patients Carrying HIV or AIDs with
Them?
Many factors can affect the life expectancy of people living with HIV. Depending on
these factors there are many differences in the outcomes between people, and other
factors. The factors on which life expectancy depend are:

Access to effective HIV treatment and quality health care.

Start HIV treatment as soon as possible after HIV infection, before your CD4 cell
count drops to a low level. The sooner you are diagnosed and start HIV
treatment, the better your long-term chances are.

Having serious HIV-related illnesses in the past. This may occur before HIV is
diagnosed and/or before HIV treatment is started. These diseases have a
detrimental effect on life expectancy.

Results one year after starting HIV treatment. Studies show that life expectancy is
better for people who respond well within a year of starting treatment than people
 who do not respond. In particular, people with a CD4 count of at least 350 and an
undetectable viral load during the year have a much better chance long-term.

Year of Diagnosis - HIV treatment and medical care have improved over the
years. People who have been diagnosed in recent years are expected to live
longer than people who were diagnosed long ago.

Heart diseases, liver diseases, cancer and other health conditions are more likely
to be the cause of death than HIV or AIDs.

Injecting drug use - Life expectancy is short for people with HIV who inject
drugs, due to drug overdose and viral infections.

Social and Economic Conditions - there are significant differences in life

expectancy depending on where you grew up, your income, education, social
status and more.

Gender – Men are supposed to live for a shorter period of time than women.

Genetics - you may have certain conditions if close relatives have.

Mental and Emotional Well-being - high levels of stress are associated with
reduced life expectancy.

Lifestyle - longevity for people who eat a balanced diet, are physically active,
maintain a healthy weight, avoid alcohol abuse or use drugs, and stay in touch
with the community. Avoiding smoking is very important in life.

Myths
There are a few myths surrounding this disease. It is believed earlier that AIDS can
spread even through contact or touch without any exchange of fluids. Like through a
hug or just by being near the infected person. That myth has been debunked and it is
absolutely untrue. One can freely hug an AIDS patient without worry.
 
The other one was when kissing, there is an exchange of saliva which is also a fluid and
AIDS can spread through kissing, which also proved to be untrue. And HIV always
means AIDS that is fatal was another rumor or myth, and this myth is proven wrong
where many people have lived longer with HIV by medication and taking care of their
health.

Prevention
There is no permanent cure yet for treating HIV/AIDS, so it is our responsibility to look
out for ourselves. The way one can first prevent themselves from being infected is by
getting vaccinated. It is important to get tested in your adult life if you have multiple
sexual partners and also get your partner tested for the same. The other way is being
monogamous. The most used form of prevention is having protected and safe sex and
using condoms that creates a barrier for transmission. Do check for sterilized needles in
case you decide to get a tattoo or injected.  Lessen the use of alcohol and drugs as that
is anyway weakening and altering the immune system.
 
Conclusion
According to the estimates of the Indian government  2.40 million Indians are living with
HIV wherein, the infected ones fall in the age group of 15-49, and 39 %of them that is
9,30,00 of them are women. The numbers are alarming and the rate of increase is not
slowing down anytime soon. We as a country must break the traditions and
conversations about sex should be open and safe. It is high time we lose our lives to
this disease which can be prevented.

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 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. Is AIDS an Autoimmune Disease?
In the early stages of HIV infection that leads to AIDS, the immune system only weakens so it is not an
auto-immune disease. But during the later and final stages, the workings of the immune system are similar
to that of an auto-immune system where it works against itself. And in such cases, the body of the
individual is susceptible to many more diseases. AIDS, a disease found in immune deficiency disorder, is
caused by HIV and weakens the human immune system. Autoimmune diseases, on the other hand, are
where the immune system turns, attacking healthy cells.

2. Does one die from HIV Infection?

3. What method was adopted by the hospitals to report HIV or AIDs cases?

4. What is the way of determining the root cause of death in AIDs patients?

5. Is Vedantu a reliable website for knowing about AIDs disease?

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