HIV is a virus that has the capability to spread throughout most body fluids that later attack the body’s immune system, precisely the T cells or (CD4 cells). In the long run, HIV can destroy many T cells are responsible to fight off illness and disease. This destruction of the immune system makes it tougher for the body to combat infections and some other pathogenic agents. Cancers and some other opportunistic infections or will gain control of a very fragile immune system due to the low number of CD4 and T Cells. Stage 1: involves severe HIV infection within 2 to 4 weeks following infection, patient may experience a flu-like sickness, which can last for a couple of …show more content…
If those people are not taking medicine to treat the virus, this phase can last a decade or more, but for some the progression through this period can be faster. But for People who are taking their medicine to treat the HIV (ART) the right after being infected with the disease every day may stay in this stage for few decades. It’s imperative to remember that people can still spread HIV to others during this period although patients who are taking ART and can be immune suppressed are more unlikely to transmit the virus than those who are not on the