UNIT II: HIV/AIDS RISKS FACTORS & DIAGNOSIS Quinnie Paz V. Teng R.N.

H OW DO I GET INFECTED ? HIV can only be passed from person to person through body fluids, such as blood, semen and vaginal fluid. Children born to infected mothers can also become infected during pregnancy.

H OW DO I GET INFECTED ? HIV can only be passed from person to person through body fluids, such as blood, semen and vaginal fluid. Children born to infected mothers can also become infected during pregnancy. The most common ways HIV is passed are: -By having unprotected anal, vaginal or oral sex with an infected person. - By sharing needles and syringes for injecting drugs with an infected person.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners. - Anyone who has sex with a prostitute.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners. - Anyone who has sex with a prostitute. - Anyone who shares needles using illegal injected drugs.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners. - Anyone who has sex with a prostitute. - Anyone who shares needles using illegal injected drugs. - Anyone who exchanges sex for drugs or money.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners. - Anyone who has sex with a prostitute. - Anyone who shares needles using illegal injected drugs. - Anyone who exchanges sex for drugs or money. - Anyone who has a sexually transmitted disease.

W HO IS AT RISK FOR HIV INFECTION ? - Men who have sex with other men. - Anyone who has multiple sex partners. - Anyone who has sex with a prostitute. - Anyone who shares needles using illegal injected drugs. - Anyone who exchanges sex for drugs or money. - Anyone who has a sexually transmitted disease. - Anyone who has had or currently has a sexual partner with any of the above risk factors.

HIV is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies — usually up to 12 weeks. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for an HIV antibody test to become positive. T ESTS AND DIAGNOSIS :

HIV is most commonly diagnosed by testing your blood or saliva for antibodies to the virus. Unfortunately, it takes time for your body to develop these antibodies — usually up to 12 weeks. In rare cases, it can take up to six months for an HIV antibody test to become positive. There are several types of tests that screen blood (and sometimes saliva) to see if you are infected with HIV. These are: - Standard Tests - Rapid Antibody Tests - Antibody / Antigen Tests

T ESTS AND DIAGNOSIS : Tests to tailor treatment: If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have.

T ESTS AND DIAGNOSIS : Tests to tailor treatment: If you receive a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, several types of tests can help your doctor determine what stage of the disease you have. These tests include: - CD4 Count - Viral Load - Drug Resistance

T ESTS AND DIAGNOSIS : There has been quite a number of deaths in San Lazaro Hospital whose causes were because of late diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. They weren't able to save themselves, neither the doctors.

T ESTS AND DIAGNOSIS : There has been quite a number of deaths in San Lazaro Hospital whose causes were because of late diagnosis of HIV/AIDS. They weren't able to save themselves, neither the doctors. Here are 3 reasons why you must know your status: 1.) To be able to save your own life - Early diagnosis is the key to live long if ever you have HIV. 2.) To be able to protect others - If ever you have HIV, you will also have the power to stop it from spreading. 3.) To have peace of mind - There is bliss from a peaceful mind knowing you are not carrying a virus that destroys your immune system.

Below is a list of the public HIV/AIDS testing centers in Cebu, Philippines. 1. Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino - Chief of Hospital Vicente Sotto, Sr. Memorial Medical Center (VSSMC) B. Rodriguez St., Cebu City Dr. Regina Melodia - HIV AIDS Core Team Leader B. Rodriguez, Cebu City 6000 Telephone #s: (032) ; ; ; Mobile #: Dr. Ilya Tac –an – Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Social Hygienic Clinic City Health Dept. Bldg., Gen. Maxilom Ext., Cebu City Telephone #: (032) Mobile #: Dr. Rodolfo C. Berame – Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Social Hygienic Clinic Lapu-Lapu City 5. Dr. Edna Seno and Dr. Debra Maria Catulong – Social Hygiene Clinic Physician Social Hygienic Clinic Mandaue City T ESTING C ENTERS