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Parvovirus B19 Infection: Complications And Long-Term Health Effects
This article delves into the complications that can arise from Parvovirus B19 infection and highlights the importance of early detection, proactive management, and understanding the risks associated with this common viral infection.
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South Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik V Covid Vaccine Over HIV Fears
South Africa's health products regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men.
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HIV "Significant" Risk Factor For Severe COVID-19: World Health Organisation
HIV is a "significant" risk factor for severe Covid-19, the World Health Organization said in research published on Thursday that showed a major increase in deaths among patients who have the virus that causes AIDS and are hospitalised with Covid.
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Life-Saving HIV Drugs Risk Running Out As COVID-19 Hits Supplies: WHO
More than a third of the world's countries say they are at risk of running out of life-saving AIDS drugs because of disruptions to supply lines and other problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: Know The Significance; Symptoms And Risk Factors For HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: The day is meant to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and the need to have to a vaccine against HIV. Here's everything you need to know.
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This Pill May Help Curb 2.7 Lakh HIV Cases In India
The once-a-day pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition by over 85 per cent when taken consistently.
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World Kidney Day 2019: Our Expert Nutritionist Explains 7 Reasons Why Healthy Kidneys Are So Important
World Kidney Day 2019: Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury are the contributors to increased morbidity and mortality from other risk factors and diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as infections like HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
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World AIDS Day 2018: 5 Things You Should Know
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year. The day is dedicated to spreading awareness about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is spread by infection from a virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The day is marked by the World Health Organisation as a global public health campaign. One can be at a greater risk...
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This World AIDS Day 2018 Know The Various Ways By Which HIV Can Be Transmitted
World AIDS Day 2018: Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a virus that attacks the immune cells. HIV is a lifelong infection which spreads through blood and body fluids.
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Gene-Edited Twins in China Still Face Risk of HIV Infection
Twin girls whose DNA was altered as part of a controversial effort in China to make them resistant to HIV infection could still contract the virus that causes AIDS.
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Certain Bacterial Species May Increase HIV Risk In Women
Of seven bacterial species linked to higher risk of HIV, the most conspicuous of them is Parvimonas Type 1,
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5 Weird Ways You Can Get Infected By STDs
As it turns out, STDs can be transmitted in ways other than sexual intercourse.
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How To Lower Your Risk Of Getting HIV?
One of the most dangerous STDs ever is HIV infection. The virus can get transferred to a person's body due to infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids. Here's how you can lower down your risk of getting HIV.
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Drinking At Least Three Cups of Coffee Every Day May Keep HIV Death Risk at Bay: Study
According to the research published in the Journal of Hepatology, drinking at least three cups of coffee and not smoking daily may half the risk of mortality in patients infected by both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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This New Anti-HIV Pill Is Safe For Gay, Bisexual Adolescent Boys
For the study, researchers enrolled 78 gay and bisexual young men, ages 15 to 17, from six U.S. cities. The participants all tested negative for HIV at the start of the study, but were at high risk for an infection. Read the report here.
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Parvovirus B19 Infection: Complications And Long-Term Health Effects
This article delves into the complications that can arise from Parvovirus B19 infection and highlights the importance of early detection, proactive management, and understanding the risks associated with this common viral infection.
-
South Africa Rejects Russian Sputnik V Covid Vaccine Over HIV Fears
South Africa's health products regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men.
-
HIV "Significant" Risk Factor For Severe COVID-19: World Health Organisation
HIV is a "significant" risk factor for severe Covid-19, the World Health Organization said in research published on Thursday that showed a major increase in deaths among patients who have the virus that causes AIDS and are hospitalised with Covid.
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Life-Saving HIV Drugs Risk Running Out As COVID-19 Hits Supplies: WHO
More than a third of the world's countries say they are at risk of running out of life-saving AIDS drugs because of disruptions to supply lines and other problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: Know The Significance; Symptoms And Risk Factors For HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: The day is meant to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and the need to have to a vaccine against HIV. Here's everything you need to know.
-
This Pill May Help Curb 2.7 Lakh HIV Cases In India
The once-a-day pill, called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition by over 85 per cent when taken consistently.
-
World Kidney Day 2019: Our Expert Nutritionist Explains 7 Reasons Why Healthy Kidneys Are So Important
World Kidney Day 2019: Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury are the contributors to increased morbidity and mortality from other risk factors and diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as infections like HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
-
World AIDS Day 2018: 5 Things You Should Know
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 every year. The day is dedicated to spreading awareness about the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is spread by infection from a virus called human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The day is marked by the World Health Organisation as a global public health campaign. One can be at a greater risk...
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This World AIDS Day 2018 Know The Various Ways By Which HIV Can Be Transmitted
World AIDS Day 2018: Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a virus that attacks the immune cells. HIV is a lifelong infection which spreads through blood and body fluids.
-
Gene-Edited Twins in China Still Face Risk of HIV Infection
Twin girls whose DNA was altered as part of a controversial effort in China to make them resistant to HIV infection could still contract the virus that causes AIDS.
-
Certain Bacterial Species May Increase HIV Risk In Women
Of seven bacterial species linked to higher risk of HIV, the most conspicuous of them is Parvimonas Type 1,
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5 Weird Ways You Can Get Infected By STDs
As it turns out, STDs can be transmitted in ways other than sexual intercourse.
-
How To Lower Your Risk Of Getting HIV?
One of the most dangerous STDs ever is HIV infection. The virus can get transferred to a person's body due to infected blood, semen or vaginal fluids. Here's how you can lower down your risk of getting HIV.
-
Drinking At Least Three Cups of Coffee Every Day May Keep HIV Death Risk at Bay: Study
According to the research published in the Journal of Hepatology, drinking at least three cups of coffee and not smoking daily may half the risk of mortality in patients infected by both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV).
-
This New Anti-HIV Pill Is Safe For Gay, Bisexual Adolescent Boys
For the study, researchers enrolled 78 gay and bisexual young men, ages 15 to 17, from six U.S. cities. The participants all tested negative for HIV at the start of the study, but were at high risk for an infection. Read the report here.
