International University of Management Masters in HIV/AIDS Management

What is Masters in HIV/AIDS Management?

The management of HIV/AIDS normally includes the use of multiple antiretroviral drugs in an attempt to control HIV infection. There are several classes of antiretroviral agents that act on different stages of the HIV life-cycle.

Entry Requirement

The Masters degree in HIV/AIDS will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 240 credits made up of 4 compulsory courses (40 NQF Credits) and a 200- NQF Credit Research Project/Dissertation of between 20,000 to 25,000 words.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can HIV AIDS be managed?

The main treatment for HIV is antiretroviral therapy, a combination of daily medications that stop the virus from reproducing. This helps protect CD4 cells, keeping the immune system strong enough to take measures against disease. Antiretroviral therapy helps keep HIV from progressing to AIDS.

What is the meaning of HIV and AID?

Español (Spanish) HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

What is HIV AIDS causes and prevention?

Overview. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging your immune system, HIV interferes with your body’s ability to fight infection and disease.

How does HIV cope with stress?

• Take care of yourself. Be sure you get enough rest and eat well.
• Try physical activity. When you are nervous, angry, or upset, try exercise or some other kind of physical activity.
• Talk about it. It helps to talk to someone about your concerns and worries.
• Let it out.

How do you cope with HIV?

• Take your medicines every day.
• Get regular medical and dental checkups.
• Eat a healthy diet.
• Exercise regularly.
• Avoid smoking and recreational drug use.
• Go easy on alcohol.

What HIV AIDS means?

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Learning the basics about HIV can keep you healthy and prevent HIV transmission.

Can you get HIV from kissing?

No, you cannot catch HIV from kissing. Evidence shows that the HIV virus is spread through the exchange of bodily fluids such as blood, semen and vaginal fluids, but not saliva.

What is difference between AIDS and HIV?

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV and AIDS are not the same thing. And people with HIV do not always have AIDS.

What type of virus is HIV?

HIV belongs to a class of viruses known as retroviruses. Retroviruses use RNA to encode their genetic information rather than DNA, as human cells do.

How is HIV caused?

HIV is caused by a virus. It can spread through sexual contact or blood, or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breast-feeding.

What does HIV do to a person?

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. (The immune system fights infections and diseases in a person’s body.) Over time, HIV weakens a person’s immune system so it has a very hard time fighting diseases. HIV causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).

What are the 4 stages of HIV?

• Stages of Infection – (assuming no treatment)
• Stage 1: Infection.
• Stage 2: Asymptomatic.
• Stage 3: Symptomatic.
• Stage 4: AIDS/Progression of HIV to AIDS.