Infectious Disease

Understanding HIV/AIDS & its health risks

Early detection changes everything — don’t delay testing or treatment.

What is HIV/AIDS?

AIDS is a chronic stage of HIV, a viral infection that damages the immune system and makes it vulnerable to infections or illness

Early testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) can help people with HIV live long, healthy lives.

Common Symptoms

Fever
Muscle aches & body pain
Weight loss without dietary & exercise changes
Swollen lymph nodes
Night sweats

When to see a Doctor

Have had unprotected sex or shared needles
Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
Are starting a new relationship
Show symptoms of chronic infection
Want to begin or continue PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

Caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.
Sharing needles or syringes
Unprotected sex with an HIV-positive partner
From mother to child during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Exposure to infected blood or body fluids

Diagnosis and Tests

Rapid HIV test (oral swab or blood)
CD4 T cell count and viral load monitoring
HIV RNA testing
ELISA and Western blot test (confirmatory)
Testing for related infections (e.g., TB, Hepatitis, STIs)

Treatment Options

Antiretroviral therapy medicines
Treatment of opportunistic infections (e.g., TB, candidiasis)
Regular monitoring of immune function
Pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP & PEP)
Nutritional support and counseling

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Doral Health & Wellness Infection Control Department

Doral Health & Wellness Infectious Disease specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. Our expert team provides comprehensive care, including advanced diagnostics, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing support to help you recover and thrive.

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