The Virus Disease - DSPG Medical Center Matron Open up

Mrs.  Obayagbon Oghenerukevwe Christiana
Matron, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-uku Medical Center 

“Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) pandemic has become a huge source of concern for government all over the world. The disease, AIDS is a deadly disease which results form suppression caused by pathogenic micro-organisms known as HIV which attacks the immune system of the body. When this occurs, the body looses the ability to combat illness. HIV can be contracted when the infected bodily fluids are transferred from a carrier to a formally uninfected receiver.”
The Matron, Delta State Polytechnic Medical Center, Ogwashi-Uku (DSPG), Mrs. Christiana Obayagbon speaks more on the Virus Disease during an interview session.

WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND POSITION IN DSPG MEDICAL CENTER?
My name is Mrs. Christiana Obayagbon Oghenerukevwe and by God’s Grace am the matron here.

WHAT DO YOU UNDERSTAND  ABOUT HIV/AIDS?
Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was indentified about three decades ago; the 1st case was reported in 1981.

HIV/AIDS is a public health in all communities across the country and around the world. It’s an infection that affects the human immune system. The immune system is the body defense that fights against infection and diseases .

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so many lives old and young, children have lost one or both parents to this dreadful plaque.
HOW CAN A PERSON BE INFECTED WITH HIV/AIDS?
A person can be infected through transmission; that is from a person to another person or an object to a man, mother to child, unfaithful partner to a faithful partner, transfusion of HIV/AIDS unscreened blood and sex with an infected person. Infected equipment or sharp object like knife, clipper, and tooth brush.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIV/AIDS?
The sign and symptoms of HIV/AIDS are Asymptomatic, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, headache thrush (candidacies and vulvovaginal), hair loss, herpes zoster, wasting syndrome and death eventually.

IS IT MANDATORY TO DO HIV/AIDS TEST?
Testing for HIV/AIDS is mandatory. A person need to know his/her status to avert the scourge.

SHOULD A PERSON WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO APPEAR BEFORE GETTING TESTED?
No. Get tested before symptoms appear for early detection will avert future damage.

CAN A PERSON GET INFECTED THROUGH KISSING OR MOSQUITO BITE?
No for mosquito bite because they do not transmit the virus disease while for kissing, I will say yes but only if an infected person kiss an uninfected person who has a cut in his/her tongue because the virus disease survive in the blood not in saliva.

CAN A GAY (HOMOSEXUAL (MAN TO MAN) AND LESBIAN(WOMAN TO WOMAN)) BE INFECTED?

Yes, if any of the partner is infected.
CAN AN UNINFECTED PERSON GET INFECTED BY BEING CLOSE TO AN INFECTED PERSON?
Not at all. There must be a means of transmission.

IS THERE CURE FOR HIV/AIDS?
No cure but there are treatment to keep an HIV/AIDS infected person live a healthy life like any other person.

CAN A PREGNANT WOMAN INFECT HER UNBORN CHILD?
Yes, through the amitotic fluid during delivery and breast feeding.

CAN HIV/AIDS LEAD TO DEATH?
Yes, it can led to death if not properly managed.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO THOSE THAT TESTED EITHER POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE TO THE HIV/AIDS?
For those that tested positive, I will advise that they do not hide it, they should talk to someone about it, visit the nearest HIV/AIDS centre for treatment, adhered to medication, maintain good diet, engage in personal hygiene, get enough rest and use condom to prevent spread. While for those who are negative, my advise for them is to always comply with all precautionary measures, undergo HIV/AIDS test for at least every three months, get P.P.M (personal protective materials), abstain from sexual activities before marriage, stay faithful, use condom and use medical facilities with standard equipment and procedures. Thanks.