What happens when HIV turns into aids?

Answer 1

The phrase "full blown AIDS" is medically inaccurate and is not used today. The appropriate terminology would be to simply say AIDS or AIDS diagnosis. AIDS is the syndrome caused by HIV and is the end stage of the disease. When a person receives an AIDS diagnosis the immune system is severely compromised. The patient is susceptible to infections which can be life threatening.

The development of new medications can now slow the progression of HIV and prevent the development of AIDS. New medications can also increase immune function (T-cells) and reduce viral load.

Answer 2

When an HIV positive persons t-cell count becomes lower than 200, they are considered to have AIDS, or commonly referred to as "full-blown AIDS."

"Commonly referred to as full-blown AIDS" by those who do not have the sense to realize that there is no such thing as partially blown Aids.

Answer 3

HIV acts differently in each individual. Some people may develop AIDS sooner than others. It is impossible to give a generalization because its very dependent on medical adherence and access to care.

Answer 4

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. HIV doesnt necessarily turn into AIDS, but causes the immune system not to work as well. When a person's immune system is very severely affected they are diagnosed with AIDS. HIV itself never changed, just the immune function.

Answer 5

The phrase "full blown AIDS" is medically inaccurate and is not used today. The appropriate terminology would be to simply say AIDS or AIDS diagnosis. Without access to medication a person may progress to an AIDS diagnosis after 10 years of sero-conversion. HIV does not necessarily develop to an AIDS diagnosis. New medications and healthy living can increase the immune function (T-Cells) and decrease the HIV viral load. With care and treatment people living with HIV can expect to live a normal life span.

Answer 6

HIV turns into AIDS when the infected persons CD4's drop to below 200 and an opportunistic infection is present. There is no such thing as partially blown AIDS making "full blown AIDS" a ridiculous statement - no matter if it was once common terminology . A positive person has either HIV or AIDS. With medical intervention the immune system can be restored and an infected person can live a long fulfilling life.

Answer 7

HIV becomes AIDS when your immune system gets to be a certain weakness.

Answer 8

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