Debunking Common Myths About HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus or HIV infects your white blood cells, causing them to attack both the diseased and healthy cells. As a result, your immune system progressively weakens. Ever since the first reported case of the virus in the 1980s, developments in medical research and technology on the subject have advanced at an amazing rate. Still, a lot of unfounded notions exist. The spread of such misinformation is very dangerous because it creates a stigma around those who have HIV and promotes fear among those who don't. You can find comprehensive discussions debunking myths about the virus when you take HIV CME courses. Here are the most common misconceptions: It's the Same as AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS is bound to be mentioned in the same breath as HIV. People wrongly assume that these two terms are interchangeable. Here's a quick explanation to help you understand their relationship. Persons diagnosed with HIV experienc...