Genetic diseases

Can sharing of shaving blades lead to transmission of HIV ?--
During shaving, minor cuts are likely to occur. Many are very small, even invisible to naked eye. If a blade is used on an infected person some amount of blood remains on the blade. If the same blade is used for a healthy person then HIV in the blood can gain entry in the healthy person. However HIV does not survive outside the body for a long time. Hence risk is low. Shared blades increase the risk of contracting other diseases like hepatitis which can survive for a much longer time outside the body.
It is always advisable not to share shaving blades.

Can oral contraceptive pills lead to HIV ?
No. Oral contraceptive pills do not lead to HIV infection.

Do tattooing & pricking ears help to spread transmission of HIV ?--
As with the shaving blades, the risk of HI transmission by tattooing needles is low. However it is always advisable to use sterilize needles as the risk of transmission of hepatitis B is high.

Can the habit of chewing tobacco, mawa, gutkha lead to acquisition of HIV?
No. Chewing of tobacco in any form does not lead to acquisition of HIV infection.

Does AIDS lead to profound weakness?
Yes. The spectrum of HIV disease does cause profound weakness.

Are HIV infection & acne related to each other?
No. HIV infection & acne are not related to each other.

Is Tuberculosis common in HIV infected individuals?
Yes. It is one of the commonest infections in HIV infected individuals.

Is there any effective medicine for AIDS in ayurveda, homeopathy or other traditional medicine forms ?--
NO. No curative drug has been found for HIV in any form of medicine as of now. Any individual claiming to have a cure should be asked to prove it scientifically.

Are there any vaccines for HIV ?--
The research is going across the globe to develop a vaccine for HIV. However the ability of HIV to change its coat during replication & also its property of crippling the immune system has posed problems in developing the vaccine.

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