HIV disease progression rates
HIV Disease Progression Rates
HIV disease progression rates (pronunciation: /ˌeɪtʃ aɪ ˈviː dɪˈziːz prəˈɡrɛʃən reɪts/) refer to the varying speeds at which Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) progresses to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in different individuals.
Etymology
The term is derived from the English language. "HIV" is an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, "disease" comes from the Old French desaise meaning lack of ease, "progression" originates from the Latin progressio meaning an advance, and "rates" comes from the Old French rate meaning a standard measure.
Overview
HIV disease progression rates are influenced by a variety of factors including the individual's genetic factors, the virulence of the particular HIV strain, and the individual's general health and lifestyle. The rates can be categorized into three main groups: rapid progressors, typical progressors, and slow progressors.
- Rapid progressors are individuals who progress from HIV to AIDS within a few years of infection.
- Typical progressors progress to AIDS within a median time of 10 years.
- Slow progressors take 15 years or more to progress to AIDS.
Related Terms
- Viral Load: The amount of HIV in the blood. It is one of the factors that influence the HIV disease progression rates.
- CD4 Count: The number of CD4 cells in the blood. It is used to monitor the progression of HIV.
- Antiretroviral Therapy (ART): Treatment that slows the progression of HIV disease.
- Opportunistic Infections: Infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems, including those with HIV.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HIV disease progression rates
- Wikipedia's article - HIV disease progression rates
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