{"id":87771,"date":"2023-11-30T13:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rochellesthrezrs.com\/10-myths-about-hiv-aids-busted\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T13:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:18:58","slug":"10-myths-about-hiv-aids-busted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rochellesthrezrs.com\/10-myths-about-hiv-aids-busted\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Myths About HIV\/AIDS Busted"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"display: inline;\"> It is a bloodborne virus and is transmitted through specific bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.<\/p>\n<div id=\"hidecontent\">\n\t\t\t <!--include file=\"..\/mob-light\/ads\/news-ads.asp\"-->\t\t <\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #3: Only Certain Groups of People can get HIV<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Fact: Anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, or race, can be at risk of HIV<\/b> if they engage in activities that allow the virus to enter their bloodstream. Everyone needs to practice safe behaviors to prevent HIV transmission.<\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #4: HIV is a Death Sentence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Fact:<\/b> While there is <b>no cure for HIV<\/b>, advancements in medical treatments, such as antiretroviral therapy (ART), have turned HIV into a manageable chronic condition. People living with HIV <b>can lead long and healthy lives with proper medical care.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #5: You can tell if Someone has HIV by Looking at Them<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact: HIV cannot be diagnosed based on appearance.<\/b> People with HIV may look and feel healthy for many years. The only way to know if someone has HIV is through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medindia.net\/patients\/aids\/labtest.htm\" alt=\"AIDS\/HIV - Lab Tests and FAQs\" title=\"AIDS\/HIV - Lab Tests and FAQs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hlink\" rel=\"noopener\">testing<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #6: HIV can be Cured by Alternative Therapies or Natural Remedies<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact:<\/b> Currently, <b>there is no cure for HIV.<\/b> While some alternative therapies may help manage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medindia.net\/patients\/aids\/clinicalfeatures.htm\" alt=\"AIDS\/HIV- Clinical Features\" title=\"AIDS\/HIV- Clinical Features\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hlink\" rel=\"noopener\">symptoms<\/a> or improve overall health, they are not a substitute for medical treatment.<\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #7: Condoms are not Effective in Preventing HIV Transmission<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact: Correct and consistent use of condoms<\/b> is highly effective in preventing the sexual transmission of HIV. Condoms are an important part of safer sex practices.<\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #8: HIV is only a Problem in Certain Regions or Countries<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact: HIV can affect people worldwide,<\/b>and it is present in every country. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medindia.net\/patients\/aids\/epidemiology.htm\" alt=\"AIDS\/HIV - Epidemiology\" title=\"AIDS\/HIV - Epidemiology\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hlink\" rel=\"noopener\">prevalence<\/a> may vary, but no region is immune to the risk of HIV transmission.<\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #9: HIV can be Transmitted Through Kissing<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact: HIV is not transmitted through casual kissing.<\/b> The virus is not present in saliva in quantities sufficient to transmit the infection. However, deep <b>kissing with open sores or bleeding gums<\/b> may carry a small <b>risk.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Myth #10: HIV-Positive Individuals are Always Infectious<\/b><br \/> <br \/>\n <br \/>\n<b>Fact: <\/b>With proper <b>medical treatment and a suppressed viral load,<\/b> the risk of transmitting HIV is significantly reduced. People with HIV can take precautions to protect their partners and reduce the risk of transmission.<\/p>\n<p>It’s crucial to rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medindia.net\/patients\/aids\/health_education.htm\" alt=\"AIDS\/HIV - Health Education\" title=\"AIDS\/HIV - Health Education\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"hlink\" rel=\"noopener\">accurate information<\/a> from reputable sources to combat misinformation about HIV\/AIDS and promote a supportive and informed community.<\/p>\n<p><b>Reference :<\/b><\/p>\n<ol class=\"list order-num\"> <\/p>\n<li>HIV and AIDS – Basic facts – <span class=\"breaktext\">(https:www.unaids.org\/en\/frequently-asked-questions-about-hiv-and-aids)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Source: Medindia\n\t\t\t \t\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medindia.net\/news\/fakemedicalnews\/news-alert-10-myths-about-hivaids-busted-214375-1.htm\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a bloodborne virus and is transmitted through specific bodily fluids, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. 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