Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), defined by severe depletion of immune function that leaves the body highly vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. HIV attacks the immune system, particularly CD4 T-lymph…
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the most advanced stage of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), defined by severe depletion of immune function that leaves the body highly vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. HIV attacks the immune system, particularly CD4 T-lymphocytes, and over time, in the absence of effective treatment, the progressive loss of immunity culminates in the constellation of severe illnesses that characterise AIDS. The condition is associated with transmission through sexual contact, contaminated needles and mother-to-child routes, and remains a major global health challenge despite substantial therapeutic progress. While there is no cure, antiretroviral therapy can halt disease progression, restore immune function and prevent the development of AIDS, and management of associated adverse drug reactions and opportunistic conditions is central to care. Research published in this journal addresses the clinical, pharmacological and social dimensions of HIV and AIDS, including patterns of use of highly active antiretroviral therapy and associated adverse drug reactions, the direct costs of those reactions, the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women, and the effects of reverse transcriptase inhibitors on cellular ageing. Further work examines sociocultural barriers to the care of HIV-infected orphans, knowledge and attitudes toward HIV/AIDS in various populations, and phytochemical approaches under investigation. Together these studies reflect interest in treatment, comorbidity, prevention and the broader social context of advanced HIV disease.
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