1. HIV & AIDS
GROUP 5
TAYLOR HOVERSON, Sophia Kubes, Jake La, Justin Jones, Angelica Lemus

2. WHAT IS HIV VS. AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Virus that attacks immune system
Destroys type of white blood cell
Found in semen, blood, vaginal and anal fluids and breast milk
Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
NOT a virus
Set of symptoms caused by the HIV virus
Makes immune system not work ( too weak to fight infection)
Last stage of HIV
Untreated will lead to death

3. HISTORY of HIV/AIDS Identified (became known) in the 1980’s
1999 Researchers found virus identical to HIV in chimps (SIV)
Exchanged between hunter and chimp

4. HISTORY of HIV/AIDS First known transmission of SIV to HIV in 1900’s
Found in the Congo
Congo has the most genetic diversity of strains
HIV-2 came from sooty monkey
less common, less infectious, only in a few countries

5. HISTORY: Migration of HIV/AIDS to AMERICA
Stared in Kinshasa, Congo
Traveled by railroads, roads, rivers, and sex trade
Spread to Haiti when Haitians colonials moved back home from Congo
Moved from Caribbean to New York and then California

6. HISTORY: Migration of HIV/AIDS to AMERICA
Rare pneumonia and other diseases among gay men and heroin users raised attention
1987 first treatment for AIDS in US
1995 AIDS is leading cause of death in US

7. Symptoms of HIV I 2. Clinical Latency Stage
People may not experience any symptoms
People who are in treatment at during this period may last decades in this stage
3. Progressing to AIDS
- At this point the immune system is weak
because most CD4 cells and T-cells are destroyed
~ drops to 200 or lower for HIV positive individuals (healthy individuals have 500-1,500)
~ lead attack against infections
People who are aren’t taking antiretroviral therapy experience symptoms such as: rapid weight loss, extreme fatigue, memory loss, neurological disorders, sores on mouth, anus and genitals, pneumonia I
It estimated between 2-4 weeks of becoming infected, about % individuals experience:
Flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, night sweats, muscles aches
These symptoms can last weeks or days
Some people may not show up HIV-positive at this early stage but people are still highly contagious

8. Living With It
Stay healthy: It's important to stay healthy after being diagnosed. Taking medication helps slow the progression of it. ( Antiretroviral therapy)
Do Tell : Communicating about your diagnosis is important with your partner. Being open and honest helps with keep the relationship strong.
Get Support: Receiving a diagnosis can cause a lot of emotions and it's important to talk them out. It can be with healthcare providers, support groups, and families.

9. Insurance ( living with AIDS)
When living with AIDS/HIV you have to have constant medical attention. That can be medication, hospital stays, or even check up. This can rack up your insurance charges excessively. Medicaid and Medicare can only cover so much. The affordable care act, that was adapted in helped reduce those cost. Unfortunately our current government is reducing this care, and could cause the cost of treating AIDS to skyrocket.

10. Famous Figures Magic Johnson Eazy- E Successful Businessman
Living an influential life
Eazy- E
Successful Artist
Died at age 32 from complications
Charlie Sheen
Actor
Took place in irresponsible activities

11. Transmission Mother to child
Certain Body Fluids: Blood, Semen,Pre-Seminal Fluid, Rectal Fluids, Vaginal fluids, Breast Milk
Intercourse: Vaginal and Anal
Needles: Drugs
Mother to child
Possibility of HIV positive mother passing HIV to child during birth
Mother should take medication during pregnancy
Cesarean Delivery (C-Section) can reduce chance

12. Advancements: Antiretroviral Therapy
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
Works by combining with drugs
Does not cure HIV
Stops from reproducing and spreading
Goal of treatment is to lower viral load
Can still be spread even while on medication

13. Advancements: 5 Things to Know
Easier than before
One pill a day that has all the needed ingredients
Lots of options
Over 30 different types of ART drugs
Medications work for a long time
Drugs have less side effects
Much safer and easier to tolerate
You may start taking medication immediately
The sooner the better

14. Advancements: Testing Kits
Home Testing Kits
Works on saliva swabs
Results within 20 to 40 minutes
Let’s people know their results within the privacy of their own home
CD4 Count Pinprick
Simple device that tests the strength of a person’s immune system

15. Advancements: Research
Potential vaccine that could prevent HIV infection
Produce disease fighting cells
Could potentially eradicate latent HIV
Cancer drug called JQ1 could be used
Add JQ1 to infected cells and observe if there is a reactivation