The rising cases of HIV in the country have significantly increased public concern. Reports have emerged of HIV spreading among students in Tripura. A total of 828 people have been found infected with HIV in the state. Tragically, 47 students have lost their lives due to this infection. The Tripura AIDS Control Society has confirmed these findings. The society has identified such students in 220 schools and 24 colleges who were using injectable drugs. This data has been collected from 164 health facilities across the state, including all blocks. According to reports, 572 of the infected students are still alive. Additionally, many students have left Tripura for higher education.

It is important to note that the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a serious infection with no cure. This virus affects a person’s immune system, continuously weakening it. As a result, the individual becomes increasingly susceptible to illnesses. Once a person contracts this virus, it remains in their body for life. Although there is no cure, doctors can help maintain immunity with medications, allowing individuals to live longer with HIV. HIV is the cause of the disease known as AIDS.

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This infection spreads when HIV-infected blood enters the body. It can spread in several ways. A major cause is unprotected sexual intercourse. Additionally, using the same injection or other drug paraphernalia can also spread the virus. Coming into contact with the blood of an infected person can also transmit the disease.

After being infected with HIV, its symptoms typically resemble those of common infections. These include fever, feeling cold, skin allergies, rashes, frequent illness, sore throat, persistent fatigue, night sweats, muscle pain, and mouth sores, among others.