DISEASES: HIV/AIDS Objective: To recognize the different stages if HIV/AIDS. To learn about UNICEF and their quest to “make a difference in the lives of children affected by HIV & AIDS.”

Stats Estimated that 40 million people worldwide are infected with HIV/AIDS 12 million are in the 15-24 age group More than 25 million people have died from AIDS around the world 500,000 Americans

HIV Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the immune system Once HIV enters the body, it finds and destroys white blood cells that fight disease The final stage of an HIV infection is acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) a disease in which the immune system is weakened Human immunodeficiency virus is a virus that attacks the immune system Once HIV enters the body, it finds and destroys white blood cells that fight disease The final stage of an HIV infection is acquire immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) a disease in which the immune system is weakened

HIV-RELATED SYMPTOMS Weight loss Unexplained fever (over 103 for 3-5 days) Painful or thick whitish coating in mouth, vagina, or rectum Swollen glands Cough without explanation Unexplained purplish patches on skin Persistent skin sores

Opportunistic Infection Opportunistic infections (OIs) are infections that occur more frequently and are more severe in individuals with weakened immune systems Most common in HIV patients Many people with HIV still develop OIs because they may not know of their HIV infection, they may not be on treatment, or their treatment may not be keeping their HIV levels low enough for their immune system to fight off infections. CDC.gov

Stages of HIV Infection 1: Asymptomatic Stage Can last for ten years Infection is confined to the lymph nodes No outward sign of infection 2: Middle Stage Occurs in about 40-60% of infected patients Experience fever, headache, sore throat, rash

…continued 3: Symptomatic Stage 4: AIDS stage Patient experiences flu like symptoms Headache, fever, body aches, swollen glands, diminished appetite, weight loss, skin rashes 4: AIDS stage Helper T cells drop to less than 200 (which is really low) Healthy person has 500 per milliliter of blood One or more opportunistic illnesses are present

HIV Antibodies After infection, it takes an individual up to 6 months to develop HIV antibodies

“Famous” People Who Have Died or Currently Living w/HIV or AIDS Charlie Sheen

Freddie Mercury – Lead Vocalist of the band Queen

Magic Johnson - is a retired American professional basketball player who played point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association for 13 seasons

Arthur Ashe Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. was an American World No. 1 professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles, ranking him among the best tennis players from the United States