HIV refers to the human immunodeficiency virus, which is often referred to as AIDS virus. It is an acquired immunodeficiency virus that attacks human T lymphocytes. When this virus invades human cells, it will be eliminated for life. So, how do we know if our newborn baby has HIV?
It is possible to preliminarily determine whether a newborn baby has HIV through some physiological symptoms. If the baby's weight suddenly drops by more than 10%, accompanied by diarrhea symptoms, multiple diarrhea episodes every day, and these symptoms persist for more than a month, it indicates that the baby may have been infected with HIV.
The symptoms of a newborn baby infected with HIV include the onset of cerebral toxoplasmosis infection after one month of birth, as well as some severe or recurrent bacterial infections. It is not ruled out that there may be symptoms such as osteoarthritis, meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. However, parents are advised to have their baby undergo a detailed examination before making a decision.
As parents, it is our responsibility not to expose our babies to the source of virus infection, and parents themselves should not carry HIV. This is not only our responsibility, but also our responsibility to our babies. Because HIV has specific transmission methods and routes, as long as these transmission routes are cut off, there is no need to worry too much. If the baby unfortunately has HIV, don't panic and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.
