HIV Group P is a newer strain of the virus that is believed to have originated in Cameroon. This infection is vastly different from Groups M, N, and O, and currently only exists in two strains. Because so little is known about this subtype, the P refers to Pending, meaning that more research is required before medical professionals fully understand HIV Group P.
Because the condition is not fully understood yet, it’s challenging to determine symptoms for HIV Group P. However, it’s likely that this subtype causes similar symptoms when compared to others. In the acute stage of infection, symptoms include:
Chronic symptoms are more likely to develop as the virus affects your immune system. For instance, you may experience recurring infections and illnesses, such as pneumonia.
All forms of HIV develop into AIDS if proper treatment is not obtained. AIDS causes the immune system to fail, which means those infected will experience reoccurring sickness with different types of illnesses. This includes certain forms of cancer and various infections.
HIV Group P can be transmitted via sexual contact due to infected bodily fluids. In the same respect, it can be passed along when sharing needles if a person uses drugs intravenously. It’s also possible to pass the virus along to an unborn child when a woman is pregnant.
HIV treatments have come a long way and can preserve a person’s health and wellness for many years. Drug regimens can also prevent the development of AIDS. As for prevention, healthy lifestyle practices like safe sex and avoiding intravenous drugs are key to avoiding infections.