1. HIVAIDS

2. Is HIV and AIDS the same thing?

3. HIV “Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
A specific type of virus (a retrovirus) that causes AIDS
Viruses are the smallest and simplest life form known
Attacks immune sistem
No Cure

4. AIDS “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome”
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
Disease limits the body’s ability to fight infection
A person with AIDS has a very weak immune system
No Cure

5. Four Stages of HIV

6. Stage 1 - Primary
Short, flu-like illness - occurs one to six weeks after infection
no symptoms at all
Infected person can infect other people

7. Stage 2 - Asymptomatic Lasts for an average of ten years
This stage is free from symptoms
There may be swollen glands
HIV antibodies are detectable in the blood

8. Stage 3 - Symptomatic The symptoms are mild
The immune system deteriorates (damages)
infections and cancers can infect the body

9. Stage 4 - HIV  AIDS The immune system weakens
The illnesses become more severe leading to an AIDS diagnosis

10. Opportunistic Infections associated with AIDS
Bacterial
Tuberculosis (TB)
Strep pneumonia
Viral
Kaposi Sarcoma
Herpes
Influenza (flu)

11. Opportunistic Infections associated with AIDS
Parasitic
Pneumocystis carinii
Fungal
Candida
Cryptococcus

12. Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission

13. Through Bodily Fluids Blood products
Blood transmission, tattoos, piercings - extremely rare
Semen
Vaginal fluids
Breast Milk

14. Through IV Drug Use Sharing Needles
Without sterilization
Increases the chances of contracting HIV

15. Through Sex
Intercourse (penile penetration into the vagina)
Oral
Anal

16. Mother-to-Baby
Before Birth
During Birth
After the birth

17. Treatment Options

18. Antiretroviral Drugs It is not possible to treat HIV/AIDS
But it is possible to live positively for
many years using Antiretroviral drugs

19. Four ways to protect yourself?
Abstinence
Monogamous Relationship
Protected Sex
Sterile needles

20. Abstinence
It is the only 100 % effective method of not acquiring HIV/AIDS.
Refraining from sexual contact: oral, anal, or vaginal.
Refraining from intravenous drug use

21. Monogamous relationship
A mutually monogamous (only one sex partner) relationship with a person who is not infected with HIV
HIV testing before intercourse is necessary to prove your partner is not infected

22. Protected Sex
Use condoms (female or male) every time you have sex (vaginal or anal)
Always use latex or polyurethane condom (not a natural skin condom)
Always use a latex barrier during oral sex

23. When Using A Condom Remember To:
Make sure the package is not expired
Make sure to check the package for damages
Do not open the package with your teeth for risk of tearing
Never use the condom more than once
Use water-based rather than oil-based condoms

24. Sterile Needles
Use steril needles

25. ANY
QUestions?

26. Thank You!