Top Open Access Journals On AIDS
Human
immunodeficiency virus
infection and acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by
infection with the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Following initial
infection a person may not notice any symptoms, or may experience a brief period of influenza-like illnessTypically, this is followed by a prolonged period with no symptomsIf the
infection progresses, it interferes more with the immune system, increasing the risk of developing common infections such as tuberculosis, as well as other opportunistic infections, and
tumors which are otherwise rare in people who have normal immune function.These late symptoms of
infection are referred to as acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDSThis stage is often also associated with unintended weight loss. HIV is spread primarily by unprotected sex (including anal and oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding.[12] Some bodily fluids, such as saliva, sweat and tears, do not transmit the virus HIV is a member of the group of
viruses known as retroviruses Methods of prevention include safe sex, needle exchange programs, treating those who are infected, and pre- & post-exposure prophylaxis.[4] Disease in a baby can often be prevented by giving both the mother and child antiretroviral medication.[4] 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.[5][6] Treatment is recommended as soon as the diagnosis is made.[15] Without treatment, the average survival time after
infection is 11 years
High Impact List of Articles
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Role of PAX1 gene in the occurrence of human neural tube defects: a study in North Indian population
Roumi Deb1, Jyoti Arora, Ratika Samtani, Saraswathy KN and Kalla KA
Short Communication: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Role of PAX1 gene in the occurrence of human neural tube defects: a study in North Indian population
Roumi Deb1, Jyoti Arora, Ratika Samtani, Saraswathy KN and Kalla KA
Short Communication: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Onset patterns of chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis
Meredyth Anne Evans, Leonard A. Jason*
Research Article: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Onset patterns of chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis
Meredyth Anne Evans, Leonard A. Jason*
Research Article: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Coenzyme-A dependent catalysis: An overview of thiolase superfamily enzymes and drug discovery
Rajesh K. Harijan
Editorial: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Coenzyme-A dependent catalysis: An overview of thiolase superfamily enzymes and drug discovery
Rajesh K. Harijan
Editorial: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Autoimmune disease and mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic diseases
Martins IJ
Editorial: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Autoimmune disease and mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic diseases
Martins IJ
Editorial: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Rehabilitation of a challenging “turn-upplasty†amputee for liposarcoma of the femur: a case report
Ference T, Lehtonen E & Arenas A
Case Report: Research on Chronic Diseases
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Rehabilitation of a challenging “turn-upplasty†amputee for liposarcoma of the femur: a case report
Ference T, Lehtonen E & Arenas A
Case Report: Research on Chronic Diseases
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