Is Adis a virus or bacteria?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life.

What is plasma viremia?

We conclude that plasma viremia is a more sensitive virologic marker of the clinical stage of HIV infection and viral replication than the presence of p24 antigen or antibody in plasma. Not only whole blood but cell-free plasma from HIV-infected patients should be considered potentially infectious.

Do all viruses have viremia?

Most viruses can potentially cause viremia. But while there are many types of viruses in the world, only some are known to cause illness in humans. Some common or well-known causes of viremia include: HIV types 1 and 2.

What are primary infections?

Definition of primary infection : the initial infection of a host by a pathogen that has completed a resting or dormant period.

How does viremia occur?

Viremia is a medical condition where viruses enter the bloodstream and hence have access to the rest of the body. It is similar to bacteremia, a condition where bacteria enter the bloodstream. The name comes from combining the word “virus” with the Greek word for “blood” (haima).

Can bacteremia be cured?

In many healthy people, bacteremia will clear up on its own without causing illness. However, when an infection is established within the bloodstream, this type of bacteremia is differentiated as septicemia. If left untreated, a bloodstream infection can lead to more serious complications.

What are secondary infections?

A secondary infection is an infection that occurs during or after treatment for another infection. It may be caused by the first treatment or by changes in the immune system. Two examples of a secondary infection are: A vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics to treat an infection caused by bacteria.

Does flu cause viremia?

But while there are many types of viruses in the world, only some are known to cause illness in humans. Some common or well-known causes of viremia include: HIV types 1 and 2. influenza.