Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: DNA technique, viral blocking agent, HIV receptor, Gene therapy, intracellular immunization

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Dec 30, 2019

Prevention, Treatment and Control of HIV Infection

Control measures:

To avoid epidemic spread of HIV it is important to educate the people about eliminating the high risk factors.

All blood donors should be tested for HIV antibody

Myths to be dispelled about HIV

HIV is not spread by

Sharing meals with an HIV +ve patient

Exposures to sneezing, coughing, or other casual contacts.

Published on Sep 08, 2014
Last Updated on Dec 30, 2019

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