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| HIV/AIDS
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Epidemiological
studies have shown that there are only three modes of transmission
of HIV infection:- |
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Through
sexual intercourse: This includes-Heterosexual, Homosexual and Bisexual. |
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Through Blood
and Blood products : This includes- |
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• Transfusion
of unscreened/ contaminated blood. |
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• Using
contaminated needles and syringes. |
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• Through
contaminated instruments like razors (beware of using once used razors
in barber shops) used in shaving or
the needle used in ear piercing, tattooing etc. |
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Vertical transmission:
From infected mother to her foetus or infant before/ during/ or after
delivery. |
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Cardiovascular
hypertension
Renal hypertension
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Overweight,
Obesity, excessive weight.
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Diabetes
and its associated complications such as frequent urination,
itching, fatigue, sexual weakness etc,
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Vaginal
enlargement
Vaginal relaxation in post confinement period
Loosening of vaginal walls due to age,
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Sagging
Breasts.
Drooping Breasts due to ageing, breast feeding etc
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Toxic/metabolic
Liver Diseases,
Acute Viral Hepatitis
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