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Human Immunodeficiency VirusAcquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeBy Chris Sias :Human Immunodeficiency VirusAcquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeBy Chris Sias
Slide 2:Internationally HIV/AIDS infection is considered to be a predominantly heterosexual disease.
HIV infects anyone regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation.
Slide 3:An Estimated 32 million people have died of AIDS
since 1981 Over 100 million people have been infected with AIDS worldwide.
As of 2007 33 million people around the world were living with HIV/Aids
Slide 4:As of 2007 an Estimated 1.2 million
are living with HIV/AIDS North America Over 900,000 cases of AIDS
since early 1980’s First reported in 1981
Slide 5:2007
210,000 Californians are infected with HIV/AIDS
Slide 6:The
Immune System Pathogens like viruses and bacteria infect the body.
T cells fight infection.
3. Antibodies are formed.
Slide 7:HIV enters the body.
T cells become HIV factories.
HIV antibodies appear in 3 wks.-6 mos.
AIDS appears 8-10 years. HIV
AIDS
Symptoms of HIV :Symptoms of HIV Symptoms of HIV infection may not appear for years; yet a person can spread the virus to others.
Symptoms include: diarrhea, tiredness, headaches, weight loss, night sweats, fever, chills, swollen lymph glands.
AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome :AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome After an average of 8-10 years of HIV infection, AIDS- defining illnesses and opportunistic infections may begin to occur.
This can include various cancers and illnesses.
There is no vaccine or cure for HIV infection and AIDS.
Opportunistic Infections :Opportunistic Infections
Young people 15-24 years old account for ½ of all new HIV infections worldwide :Young people 15-24 years old account for ½ of all new HIV infections worldwide
Slide 12:HIV Transmission Blood Breast Milk Semen Vaginal Fluid Mouth Openings in
Skin Anus Genitals
You do not get HIV/AIDS from… :You do not get HIV/AIDS from… Hugging
Touching
Toilet seats
Swimming pools
Drinking glasses
HIV/AIDS Prevention :HIV/AIDS Prevention Abstain from vaginal, oral and anal sex
Do not share needles
Stay sober
Slide 15:The only 100% sure method of preventing sexual transmission of HIV and other STD’s is abstinence.
Bibliography :Bibliography www.cdc.com
American Red Cross: Positive Prevention
Curriculum Guide
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