Do this now: 1. pick up a handout from the front table. 2. Think: What do you know about AIDS? 3. No homework

1.What is AIDS? AIDS stands for: ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME

What organism causes AIDS? A virus called the Human Immuno- Deficiency Virus or HIV

Where did HIV come from? No one knows for sure. It may have originated in a monkey in Africa and spread to man through contaminated blood. AIDS has existed in the US since the mid to late 70’s. From rare types of pneumonia found in gay males lead to an investigation. In 1983, HIV was identified as the infectious germ.

What does it mean if I have AIDS? I have a low T-cell count (less than 200) I have HIV in my blood I have one or more opportunistic diseases Rare cancers Rare pneumonias Other viruses Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia cytomegalovirus Kaposi's sarcoma Click on pics for youtube

What are T-cells? White blood cells that help fight off infection. What is a normal T-cell count? 1500 / cubic ml of blood

How can we reduce our risk for getting STDS? What are we doing today? 1.Learning about testing, treating and prevent STDS and HIV. 2.AIDS Movie Do this now: 1. Take out your Worksheet on the immune system 2. Take out your note taking pages on AIDS

4. Who can get a HIV infection? Anyone who is involved in high risk behaviors. Sexual parners Sharing blood/needles Mothers to babies

Can teens get HIV? YES ! Young people (15-24 years old) account for half of all new HIV infections worldwide - around 6,000 become infected with HIV every day.

Symptoms of HIV infections Tired Fever/ Night sweats Headache Rapid weight loss Memory loss Coughing Diarrhea lasting more than a week

You can look great and feel awesome, yet still transmit the virus. It may be years before a person realizes that they have been infected. If sexually active you should get a HIV test every 6 months.

How long can I live with this disease?

Ways you don’t get AIDS mosquitoes handshakes kissing eating utensils donated blood toilet seats

Testing Blood test Urine Test Oral Test Home Test Click on Hyyps: for you tube com/watch?v=SHlKo KM_Xfghttps:// com/watch?v=SHlKo KM_Xfg

Testing? Where is it done? Planned Parenthood Hospitals Dr. Office Oneida Co. Health Dept. College Health Centers

How often should a person be tested? If a person is sexually active or sharing blood products, they should be tested every 6 months. Click on heart for youtube

Treatment There are many drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS. They works by slowing down the rate at which new viruses are produced. Advantage: live longer Disadvantage: expensive taste bad negative side effects

New Treatment Option since 2012 Pill combos are now available. Not everyone can take it due to negative side effects.

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How risky? Being in school with a person who has HIV. Sexual contact with an HIV infected person Sharing razors/toothbrushes with an HIV infected person Open mouth kissing with HIV infected person Sharing dirty needles Getting a tattoo Having multiple sex partners

Essential Questions: How can people prevent HIV from entering their body? What is the most effective way to prevent HIV? What are the rules for correct condom use? What are some common myths about condom use.

Prevention The only way to prevent HIV and STDS 100% of the time is through: Abstinence