HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Symptoms usually show up within 2-4 weeks after exposure “worst Flu ever”

HIV HIV attacks the body’s immune system (T-cells) and uses it to make a copy of itself Makes it so you can not fight off infections, diseases, and virus Will turn into AIDS No cure

HIV Signs/ Symtpoms: Treatment: HAART Contract through bodily fluids Fever Swollen glands Sore thoart Rash Fatigue Muscle and joint pain Headache Treatment: HAART Contract through bodily fluids

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AIDS Final stage of HIV: badly damaged immune system

AIDS Signs/ Symptoms Rapid weight loss Fever (over 101) Night sweats Prolonged swelling of lymph glands Diarrhea Sores of mouth, anus, genitals Pneumonia Memory loss Depression and/or neurologic disorders

HIV/ AIDS Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3: 1 in 2 don’t know they have it Infection stage Stage 2: Last average 10 years Stage 3: People only live an average of 3 years 1 in 2 don’t know they have it 1 in 4 new HIV patients are between 13-24 years old