SOME CASE STUDIES OF AIDS PATIENTS IN INDIA by ANKIT PATEL: A Psychological Research Paper - Softcover

Patel, Mr. Ankit

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1494359073 ISBN 13: 9781494359072

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

The present study deals with the mental health of Aids patients. Therefore it is essential that we should have some clear ideas about the scientific nature of aids and mental health. Human immunodeficiency virus infection / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). During the initial infection, a person may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As the illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic infections and tumors that do not usually affect people who have working immune systems. HIV is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse (including anal and even oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. Some bodily fluids, such as saliva and tears, do not transmit HIV. Prevention of HIV infection, primarily through safe sex and needle-exchange programs, is a key strategy to control the spread of the disease. There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy. While antiretroviral treatment reduces the risk of death and complications from the disease, these medications are expensive and may be associated with side effects.

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About the Author

Ankit Patel is an Indian Author, Storyteller, Novelist, Critic, Philosopher, Researcher and Counselor. He was born in Navamuvada, (Gujarat-India; 389230) to a middle class Gujarati family. His father is a farmer and his mother a government primary teacher. In 2011, BIGGpsyche Academy of Psychology named him as Influential as one of the 100 most Psychological Authors in India. He writes as op-ed Articles for English, and Gujarati publications.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1494359073
• ISBN 13: 9781494359072
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48