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  • 05 Nov 2024
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HIV Outbreak in Uttarakhand Village

Why in News?

Recently, a HIV outbreak has been reported in Ramnagar, Nainital, raising awareness on the impact of drug addiction and unprotected sexual interactions.

Key Points

  • HIV Spread:
    • Over 19 men in Ramnagar tested positive for HIV after unprotected sexual interactions.
    • Authorities emphasize this as a wake-up call for stricter community health vigilance.
  • HIV in India - Statistics:
    • As of 2022, around 2.47 million Indians live with HIV, with a 0.2% adult prevalence rate.
    • New infections have dropped by over 42% since 2010, with AIDS-related deaths declining by nearly 77%.
  • Government Efforts:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

  • About:
    • HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which is a virus that attacks the immune system in the human body.
    • It primarily targets and damages CD4 immune cells, which are essential for the body's ability to fight infections and diseases.
      • Over time, HIV weakens the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections and cancers.
  • Transmission:
    • HIV is primarily spread through the exchange of certain bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
  • Severity:
  • Cure:
    • Although there are no cures for the infection at present, the disease can be managed using antiretroviral therapy.
      • These medicines suppress the replication of the virus within the body, allowing the number of CD4 immune cells to bounce back.

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