1. AIDS in Africa
Erin kirkbride

2. Africa
Holds the world’s poorest countries
Desert/tropical

3. HIV/AIDS HIV attacks your T-cells Flu like symptoms No symptoms
AIDS = damaged immune system
CD4 cell count falls below 200
Normal count – 500-1,600

4. Transmission Unprotected sex Contaminated needles
Contaminated blood transfusions
Mother to child

5. Why? Poor medical care Rely on “folk” remedies No money
No contraception
Culture/religion
Polygamy
Miners/prostitution
Lack of education
Gender roles

6. EDUCATE! Prevention Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
low/middle income
Support from other countries
My map 

7. Resources
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