Counselling should be part of a treatment plan both before and after HIV testing, to help an infected person understand and cope with a positive diagnosis.
What is HIV?
- "It stands for human immunodeficiency disease."
- In this disease the virus attacks the cells of immune system (T helper cells)
- Therefore the immune system of the person becomes weak.
Is HIV a curable disease?
There is no known cure for this disease.
Why counselling?
- Since the disease has no cure the person should be provided with help for his/ her mental health.
- They should have proper knowledge about the precautions and necessary steps taken by them for their and their family member's welfare.
- They should be taught about the myths related to the disease.
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