1. Trey Kinison & Harrison Spain HIV/AIDS

2. HIV HISTORY The HIV infection is believed to have originated from a type of West African chimpanzee(CDC, 2012). It was possibly transferred to humans when the chimpanzees were hunted and their infected blood was ingested.

3. SPREAD/TRANSMISSION Unprotected Sex Multiple Sex Partners Sharing Needles, Syringes, etc. Birthed by an Infected Mother

4. SYMPTOMS Symptoms vary from patient to patient Some can experience no symptoms for more than 10 years, others find symptoms within the first month(WebMD, 2007). Symptoms include: Lack of energy Weight loss Fevers Frequent yeast infections Memory loss Mouth, genital, and anal sores can occur

5. PREVALENCE From 2009 – 2012 the percentage of Americans adults ages 15- 49 infected with HIV has been.7%(World Bank, 2012) Approx. 2,208,349 Americans living with HIV/AIDS

6. PREVENTION HIV can be prevented with: Testing and Counseling Condom Use Circumcision Family Planning Sex Education(Avert, 2013)

7. TREATMENT HIV/AIDS has no cure, but this virus can be controlled There are 31 approved HIV treatment drugs used to suppress the virus and increase the patient’s quality of life called antiretroviral drugs(ARVs) New technologies and methods of treatment are also being created by organizations like the NIAID, or National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIAID, 2013).

8. GLOBAL ECONOMIC IMPACT The HIV/AIDS infection made an extremely large economic impact on the world. From 2007-2008, the annual worldwide HIV/AIDS spending increased from $11.3 billion to $13.7 billion(Ngopulse, 2009)! The U.S. PEPFAR program provided $15 billion for the cause from 2003-2008 and will provide $51 billion from 2009-2013(Ngopulse, 2009).

9. SOCIAL IMPACT Having HIV or AIDS changes the way you are viewed by others Those who are uneducated about HIV and AIDS may think that HIV is contagious and avoid contact with you Employment may be difficult due to discrimination by coworkers and those hiring(Livestrong, 2011)

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