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The problems of children with AIDS are caused by the low or null defenses of their organism, which makes them prone to suffer from different diseases, which their immune system cannot fight. The AIDS in childhood it is a problem that must be eradicated.
Since December 1, 1988, the World AIDS Day, this disease has killed 25 million people around the planet. Currently, AIDS takes an average of 3.1 million people a year, of which half a million are children.
The disease prevention It is the first goal to be met for children with AIDS. Any virus or bacteria can roam freely in any organ of your body, without anything stopping it. Your immune system is knocked out, due to HIV, Acquired Immunodeficiency Virus, and any other virus or bacteria can quickly colonize your small organism.
Usually, children with AIDS they need the same care as adults affected by the disease, but there are some additional aspects that must be taken into account.
- Changes in the child's health or behavior. In a child with AIDS, small problems can become serious very quickly. Some respiratory problems, which include a cough, fever and runny nose can be very harmful to the child. If you have unusual drowsiness, diarrhea or changes in the amount of food you eat, it is a good idea to see a doctor as soon as possible.
- Varicella. Continuing with infectious diseases, some, especially chickenpox, can kill a child with AIDS. It is very important for a child with HIV infection to avoid getting it from someone with chickenpox.
- Vaccines. The universal immunization system for children does not work for children with AIDS, as some of these vaccines can make the child sick. One of them is polio.
At home, we can also do something to prevent children with AIDS from getting sick:
- Wounds. Wear gloves if the child bleeds and wash his wound with soap and hot water. Then bandage any cuts or scratches quickly.
- Toys. Plastic toys, which are easily washed, are the most suitable for these children because they can always be kept clean.
- Pets. Keep the child away from the containers where the animals do their physiological needs and from the litter boxes in which the pet or some other animal could have been. Animals are also a source of disease contagion.
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