BotoxÂ®, XeominÂ®, and DysportÂ® for wrinkles instructions. Do not use aspirin or aspirin containing medications for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Do not take Advil or ibuprofen-containing medications for 3 days before treatment. Tylenol is an acceptable alternative if pain medication is needed.
HIV Basics. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It weakens a personâs immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. No effective cure exists for HIV. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
Can you explain AIDS and how it affects the immune system? How does HIV become AIDS? HIV INFECTION begins with a sharp rise of virus in the blood (orange line) and a consequent drop in CD4 T cells (blue line). The immune system soon recovers somewhat, however, and keeps HIV levels fairly steady for several years. Eventually, though, the virus gains the upper hand. AIDS is diagnosed when the CD4 T cell level drops below 200 cells per cubic millimeter of blood or when opportunistic infections arise.