HIV infection is one of the sexually transmitted diseases. The most common in Thailand, most of the people with HIV are discriminated against and excluded. We had the opportunity to interview Dr. Wikon Jitprapan, MD at Pulse Silom Clinic, to give advice on how to live with HIV-infected people how to behave. To live together happily
Understanding HIV infection
In order for us to be able to live properly and safely with someone with HIV, we need to first understand what HIV infection is.
HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus; HIV) is a type of virus. That when it enters the body, it will destroy the immune system cells. This makes people infected with HIV more likely to develop diseases and infections more easily, and if left until the symptoms are more severe. It may lead to AIDS (AIDS), which is the final stage of HIV infection and may eventually die.
slot ambPeople with HIV don't necessarily have AIDS, Dr. Wichakorn said, “People with HIV are like patients with a chronic disease. Like a diabetic Or patients with high blood pressure ”that we will live with people with HIV, it can be done. We should just learn and understand how HIV is transmitted. And how can we protect ourselves from HIV? Including treatment and visiting a doctor to monitor treatment
Guidelines for living with people with HIV
The HIV virus is transmitted through HIV-containing secretions, such as blood, milk, semen, or lube, so people without HIV can live with HIV-infected people as usual, and can eat together, go to the toilet. Cloths, soap and toothpaste can be used together as usual. Without the risk of causing transmission of HIV at all