Written by Jay-ar
M. Arante
According to
Aklan Provincial Health Officer Dr. Victor Sta. Maria, they have recorded 28
cases of HIV compared to 2012’s 24 cases.
Sta. Maria added
that the Provincial Hospital has a satellite treatment, which is from Iloilo,
which is being used for those who wish to have themselves checked.
Many HIV-positive
patients do not show any symptoms, the doctor said.
This is its
difference from AIDS which signs and symptoms can be found.
Meanwhile there
is an Anti Retroviral drug that can be bought in the hospital in order to be
relieved from the infection.
The PHO is
encouraging those individuals who are having doubts that they may have acquired
the said disease to consult a doctor to avoid more serious infections and to
have early treatment.
Translated by
Shelah Casiano
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