During the implementation of the Silver University project, on 05/23/2024, PhD, assistant of the Department of Infectious Diseases, Dermatovenerology and Immunology of the NAO “MUS” Kozubaeva D.B., had a conversation at the State Institution “Medical and Social Institution for the elderly and disabled of the general type of Semey” on the topic “HIV” because HIV remains one one of the main problems of global public health

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that affects the body’s immune system. The latest stage of HIV infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

HIV affects white blood cells, which leads to a weakening of the immune system. This increases the likelihood of developing diseases such as tuberculosis, infectious diseases and some types of cancer. During the conversation, the patients learned about the main HIV treatment.HIV infection is treatable and preventable with antiretroviral therapy (ART). If left untreated, HIV infection can turn into AIDS, often many years after infection. Clear recommendations were given and everyone received answers to all their questions.