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Human Immunodeficiency VirusAcquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeBy Chris Sias : 

Human Immunodeficiency VirusAcquired Immune Deficiency SyndromeBy Chris Sias

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Internationally HIV/AIDS infection is considered to be a predominantly heterosexual disease. HIV infects anyone regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation.

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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

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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

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2007 210,000 Californians are infected with HIV/AIDS

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The Immune System Pathogens like viruses and bacteria infect the body. T cells fight infection. 3. Antibodies are formed.

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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

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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

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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 www.advert.org www.universityofcalifornia.edu