Susceptibility to HIV and Strategies to Prevent AIDS

Zirui Li

2022

Abstract

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is an infectious disease that can progress to AIDS (Acquired lmmunodeficiency Syndrome), causing deaths. Despite all the advances in understanding the molecular mechanism of virus entry, replication, propagation and transmission, there is not a complete cure for this disease. Although the disease can be controlled by antiretroviral therapy, the treatment is not available for many people, causing a disparity in the care of the population who are infected. Furthermore, as HIV is mainly transmitted by contact with infected body fluid, such as during sexual intercourse and sharing contaminated needles, some vulnerable groups in the population are more susceptible to becoming infected. This article provides an overview of HIV and AIDS by reviewing the current references from an epidemiological perspective, in addition to discussing treatments available. Moreover, susceptible groups who are vulnerable to HIV, such as people living in Sub-Saharan Africa, sexual workers, and drug abusers are discussed, and some solutions are suggested. Finally, a connection between the COVID-19 pandemic and lessons which can be learned for the HIV diagnosis and treatments is established. In conclusion, HIV and AIDS still remain a threat to global health, and measures should be taken to not only to study the disease better, but also to find permanent treatments such as vaccines, despite challenges.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Li Z. (2022). Susceptibility to HIV and Strategies to Prevent AIDS. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Health Big Data and Intelligent Healthcare - Volume 1: ICHIH, ISBN 978-989-758-596-8, pages 115-123. DOI: 10.5220/0011233100003438

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ichih22,
author={Zirui Li},
title={Susceptibility to HIV and Strategies to Prevent AIDS},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Health Big Data and Intelligent Healthcare - Volume 1: ICHIH,},
year={2022},
pages={115-123},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0011233100003438},
isbn={978-989-758-596-8},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Health Big Data and Intelligent Healthcare - Volume 1: ICHIH,
TI - Susceptibility to HIV and Strategies to Prevent AIDS
SN - 978-989-758-596-8
AU - Li Z.
PY - 2022
SP - 115
EP - 123
DO - 10.5220/0011233100003438