[ad_1] Good News Now HIV Medicine is Available The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lenti virus (retrovirus subgroup) that causes HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows opportunistic infections and life-threatening cancers to develop. Without treatment, the average survival … Read more
[ad_1] What is the viral rebound? Staying on antiretroviral therapy prevents HIV from multiplying. The viral load drops to an undetectable level. When treatment is stopped, viral reservoirs are reactivated and HIV begins to multiply. Viral load rebounds to a very high level. Recovery treatment may suppress HIV, but a new drug regimen may be … Read more
[ad_1] Viral load refers to the amount of HIV in your blood. Knowing your viral load can help your doctor monitor your illness and provide you with treatment schedules. This animation describes how the viral load is measured by your doctor and clinic, and what a high or low viral load can mean over time … Read more
[ad_1] This video has been redone here: Music used with permission from Adrian Holovaty (Watch our FREE videos on Support us on Patreon! Our FREE resources: GIFs: Handouts Comic books: Connect with us! Website: Twitter: Facebook: Tumblr: Pinterest: Instagram: Visit our Redbubble store in Amoeba Sisters videos demystify science with humor and relevance. The videos … Read more
[ad_1] 035 – Viral replication Paul Andersen explains how viruses reproduce using the lytic cycle. It also shows how viruses can capture new genetic materials and how retroviruses (such as HIV) can enter the lytic cycle. It also describes the lysogenic cycle and how it increases the virulence of bacteria. Do you speak another language? … Read more