Possible points for measuring the heart rate are: 1  The ventral aspect of the wrist on the side of the thumb (radial artery). 2  The ulnar artery. 3  The neck (carotid artery). 4  The inside of the elbow, or under the biceps muscle (brachial artery). 5  The groin (femoral artery). 6  Behind the medial malleolus on the feet (posterior tibial artery).
HIV is a member of the genus Lentivirus, part of the family Retroviridae. Lentiviruses have many morphologies and biological properties in common. Many species are infected by lentiviruses, which are characteristically responsible for long-duration illnesses with a long incubation period.
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. AIDS is a series of opportunistic infections that occur when the immune system is weakened by the HIV virus.HIV is a blood-borne pathogen and is transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids, specifically, blood and semen.he most common routes of transmission are unprotected sex with an infected person and exposure to infected blood and blood products, where the blood comes in contact with broken skin. There is no cure for HIV or AIDS, so prevention is the best course of action.