People living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) are susceptible to infectious diseases, stress, and various health problems that can interfere with quality of life. However, this should not be an obstacle for PLWHA to be able to live a productive and healthy life. HIV is a virus that damages the immune system. If left untreated, HIV infection can develop into AIDS which is very dangerous. Based on data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2018, there are around 640 thousand people with HIV / AIDS in Indonesia. Although not yet curable, there are some simple steps that PLHIV can take to extend life expectancy while improving their quality of life. Tips for Living with HIV / AIDS Healthy lifestyle is something that must always be prioritized, regardless of how severe HIV / AIDS is suffered. For this reason, people living with HIV are advised to follow the following tips on living life with HIV / AIDS: 1. Take HAART regularly HIV / AIDS treatment so far has not been a
There are several symptoms and signs of HIV in children that have started to be seen since the first year of life. These range from mild initial symptoms to symptoms of severe infections that often recur. These symptoms should be anticipated if the child is born to parents who have HIV infection and do not get treatment. According to data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, about 3 percent of people with HIV-AIDS in Indonesia are children under 14 years of age. More than 90% of infants and children infected with HIV are infected from their mothers during pregnancy, during delivery, or through breast milk. Transmission can also be through contaminated needles, blood transfusions, or sexual violence from HIV-infected adults. However, HIV transmission to children due to this is rare. HIV-infected children may not necessarily have AIDS. However, if not handled properly and as early as possible, HIV can develop into AIDS which is dangerous and has high potential t