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

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

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

4. 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 1979-81 rare types of pneumonia found in gay males lead to an investigation. In 1983, HIV was identified as the infectious germ.

5. 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

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

7. 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

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. How long can I live with this disease?

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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. Let’s review http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=I_o_wkr7N8A&list=PL87B 964CE4CF0A98Chttp://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=I_o_wkr7N8A&list=PL87B 964CE4CF0A98C Click on the url above for a youttube from the Center for Disease Control.

20. 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

21. 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.

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