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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = HIV/AIDS in Vietnam | | name = HIV/AIDS in Vietnam | ||
| image = <!-- | | image = <!-- Image removed --> | ||
| caption = <!-- | | caption = <!-- Caption removed --> | ||
| field = Infectious disease | | field = Infectious disease | ||
| symptoms = Fever, weight loss, | | symptoms = [[Fever]], [[Fatigue (medical)|fatigue]], [[weight loss]], [[diarrhea]], [[opportunistic infections]] | ||
| complications = | | complications = [[AIDS]], [[opportunistic infections]] | ||
| onset = 2-4 weeks after exposure | | onset = 2-4 weeks after exposure | ||
| duration = Lifelong | | duration = Lifelong | ||
| causes = [[Human immunodeficiency virus]] | | causes = [[Human immunodeficiency virus]] (HIV) | ||
| risks = Unprotected sex, sharing | | risks = [[Unprotected sex]], [[needle sharing]], [[blood transfusions]] | ||
| diagnosis = [[HIV test]] | | diagnosis = [[HIV test]] | ||
| prevention = Safe sex, needle exchange | | prevention = [[Safe sex]], [[needle exchange program]] | ||
| treatment = [[Antiretroviral therapy]] | | treatment = [[Antiretroviral therapy]] | ||
| prognosis = Variable, | | prognosis = Variable | ||
| frequency = 250,000 (2018) | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''HIV/AIDS in Vietnam''' refers to the | '''HIV/AIDS in Vietnam''' refers to the spread and impact of [[HIV]] and [[AIDS]] within the country of [[Vietnam]]. The [[epidemic]] has been a significant public health issue since the early 1990s. | ||
== Epidemiology == | == Epidemiology == | ||
The first case of HIV in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the epidemic | The first case of [[HIV]] in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the number of people living with HIV has increased, with an estimated 250,000 people living with the virus as of 2018. The epidemic is concentrated among key populations, including [[people who inject drugs]], [[men who have sex with men]], and [[sex workers]]. | ||
== Transmission == | == Transmission == | ||
HIV in Vietnam | The primary modes of [[HIV transmission]] in Vietnam are through [[unprotected sexual contact]] and [[needle sharing]] among [[injecting drug users]]. Efforts to reduce transmission include [[harm reduction]] programs and [[public health campaigns]] promoting [[safe sex]] practices. | ||
Efforts to reduce transmission | |||
== Government Response == | == Government Response == | ||
The Vietnamese government has implemented | The Vietnamese government has implemented various strategies to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. These include the establishment of [[HIV prevention]] programs, [[antiretroviral therapy]] (ART) distribution, and [[education campaigns]] to raise awareness about the disease. | ||
== Treatment and Care == | == Treatment and Care == | ||
[[Antiretroviral therapy]] is available in Vietnam and is provided free of charge to those who need it. The government, along with international organizations, supports the distribution of ART to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV. | |||
== Challenges == | == Challenges == | ||
Despite progress, | Despite progress, challenges remain in addressing [[HIV/AIDS in Vietnam]]. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV can hinder access to testing and treatment. Additionally, reaching marginalized populations remains a significant hurdle. | ||
== | == See also == | ||
* [[HIV/AIDS in Asia]] | * [[HIV/AIDS in Asia]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria]] | ||
* [[ | * [[UNAIDS]] | ||
== References == | |||
<references/> | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountries/countries/vietnam UNAIDS Vietnam] | |||
* [https://www.who.int/vietnam/health-topics/hiv-aids WHO Vietnam - HIV/AIDS] | |||
[[Category:HIV/AIDS in Asia]] | [[Category:HIV/AIDS in Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Health in Vietnam]] | [[Category:Health in Vietnam]] | ||
[[Category:Public health]] | [[Category:Public health in Vietnam]] | ||
[[Category:Infectious diseases]] | |||
Revision as of 04:32, 29 December 2024
| HIV/AIDS in Vietnam | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Fever, fatigue, weight loss, diarrhea, opportunistic infections |
| Complications | AIDS, opportunistic infections |
| Onset | 2-4 weeks after exposure |
| Duration | Lifelong |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) |
| Risks | Unprotected sex, needle sharing, blood transfusions |
| Diagnosis | HIV test |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | Safe sex, needle exchange program |
| Treatment | Antiretroviral therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable |
| Frequency | 250,000 (2018) |
| Deaths | N/A |
HIV/AIDS in Vietnam refers to the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS within the country of Vietnam. The epidemic has been a significant public health issue since the early 1990s.
Epidemiology
The first case of HIV in Vietnam was reported in 1990. Since then, the number of people living with HIV has increased, with an estimated 250,000 people living with the virus as of 2018. The epidemic is concentrated among key populations, including people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, and sex workers.
Transmission
The primary modes of HIV transmission in Vietnam are through unprotected sexual contact and needle sharing among injecting drug users. Efforts to reduce transmission include harm reduction programs and public health campaigns promoting safe sex practices.
Government Response
The Vietnamese government has implemented various strategies to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. These include the establishment of HIV prevention programs, antiretroviral therapy (ART) distribution, and education campaigns to raise awareness about the disease.
Treatment and Care
Antiretroviral therapy is available in Vietnam and is provided free of charge to those who need it. The government, along with international organizations, supports the distribution of ART to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV.
Challenges
Despite progress, challenges remain in addressing HIV/AIDS in Vietnam. Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV can hinder access to testing and treatment. Additionally, reaching marginalized populations remains a significant hurdle.
See also
References
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