Question

what are the consequences of not treating AIDS

Answer 1

Ans) HIV targets the type of cells that would normally fight off an invader like HIV.

- As the virus replicates, it damages or destroys the infected CD4+ cell and produces more virus to infect more CD4+ cells.

- Without treatment, this cycle can continue until your immune system is badly compromised, leaving you at risk for serious illnesses and infections.

- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final stage of HIV. At this stage, the immune system is severely weakened, and the risk of contracting opportunistic infections is much greater. However, not everyone with HIV will go on to develop AIDS. The earlier you receive treatment, the better your outcome will be.

- When HIV infection advances to AIDS, the body becomes prone to opportunistic infections. This puts you at an increased risk of many infections, including a herpes virus called cytomegalovirus. It can cause problems with your eyes, lungs, and digestive tract.

- Kaposi sarcoma, another possible infection, is a cancer of the blood vessel walls. It’s rare among the general population, but common in people who are HIV-positive. Symptoms include red or dark purple lesions on the mouth and skin. It can also cause problems in the lungs, digestive tract, and other internal organs.