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HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

HIV-1, CRF27_cpx: Introduction

HIV-1, CRF27_cpx: HIV is an immune system disease caused by the HIV virus. AIDS is a term used when a person infected with HIV has a CD4+ T cell count below 200 or 14% of lymphocytes. AIDS is an advanced form of HIV. To be classified as AIDS the person must also have an AIDS-related condition such as opportunistic infections. Once a person has been diagnosed with AIDS, even if treatment improved their CD4+ T cell count and infections are under control, the person is still considered to have AIDS. HIV is classified into two subtypes - HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is further classified into three groups - Group M, N and O. Group M is further classified into 9 subgroups - A to K and CRFs. CRF's are circulating recombinant forms which are a combination of any two subtypes e.g. CRF A/C involves both And C subtypes. HIV-1, Group M, subtype CRF27_cpx involves a combination of subtypes A, E, G, H, J, K and U - (cpx refers to a complex of two or more subtypes). This subtype has been diagnosed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of HIV-1, CRF27_cpx is available below.

Symptoms of HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

• Some people may be asymptomatic for many years.
• Extreme fatigue
• Rash - early symptom
• Flu-like symptoms - early symptom
• Early symptom
• more symptoms...»

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HIV-1, CRF27_cpx: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to HIV-1, CRF27_cpx:

• Wasting syndrome
• AIDS dementia complex
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
• Death - usually due to opportunistic infections
• Malabsorption
• Depression
• more complications...»

Medical Textbooks Online about HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

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Wrongly Diagnosed with HIV-1, CRF27_cpx?

• Misdiagnosis of HIV-1, CRF27_cpx
• Failure to diagnose HIV-1, CRF27_cpx
• Hidden causes of HIV-1, CRF27_cpx (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

Causes of HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

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Treatments for HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

• There is no cure but treatment is aimed at slowing the progression of the disease and managing any opportunistic infections or other AIDS-related conditions as they arise. The mainstay of treatment is antiretroviral medications
• more treatments...»

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News Archives for HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

Medical news articles related to HIV-1, CRF27_cpx include:

• New HIV/AIDS Guidelines Suggest Earlier Treatment
• Boston Trial to Test New HIV/AIDS Vaccine
• Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
• Inflammation, Coagulation Tied to Non-AIDS Deaths in HIV Cases
• Ob/Gyn Group Urges Routine HIV Tests for All Women
• Dementia More Likely With One Subtype of HIV
• more health news...»

Source: HealthDay News

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Prognosis for HIV-1, CRF27_cpx

Prognosis for HIV-1, CRF27_cpx: Death usually occurs between 6 and 19 months after diagnosis of AIDS if not treatment is utilized. Strict adherence to treatment plans (usually antiretroviral medications) can significantly improve long-term outcomes. A number of people will develop a resistance to treatment therapies if they have been on them for more than two decades.

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