transmission, prognosis, and social issues HIV/AIDS transmission, prognosis, and social issues

CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THESE NUMBERS MEAN? 50,000 12,500

There are approximately   There are approximately 50,000 people infected with HIV each year. Of these, around 12,500 are those between the ages of 13 to 24!

BACKGROUND INFORMATION What have you heard about HIV/AIDS? What do you think culture/the media's perception about HIV/AIDS is? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVNdn0CvKI

What is HIV? HIV = human immunodeficiency virus virus that caused AIDS HIV damages a specific blood cell, called a CD4+ T cells. People who have HIV may not have any symptoms, and may not realize they are infected

Transmission of HIV blood to blood contact sexual intercourse oral, vaginal, or anal infected women to her child before, during or after birth (through breast milk) NO LONGER A PROBLEM: Blood Transfusions HIV IS NOT TRANSMITTED THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT the virus must enter the blood for infection to occur

People living with HIV may appear and feel healthy for several years.  However, even if they feel healthy, HIV is still affecting their bodies. All people with HIV should be seen on a regular basis by a health care provider experienced with treating HIV infection.

HIV Symptoms flu-like symptoms swollen glands diarrhea night sweats weight loss fatigue yeast infections pneumonia cancer ...or no symptoms at all!

Why are HIV and AIDS not the same? AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It’s not the same as HIV. However, a HIV infection will eventually lead to AIDS.

HIV to AIDS HIV attacks T-cells type of cells in the immune system makes it difficult for the body to fight disease When the 'T-cell count' falls below 200, the person is diagnosed with AIDS even if it goes up again, they remain diagnosed with AIDS

HIV Prevention Prevention is mostly related to Currently, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS prevention is the only alternative Prevention is mostly related to 1. Sexual intercourse Abstinence Mutual monogamy with an uninfected partner Correct and consistent use of latex condoms does not eliminate risk of infection 2. The use of injection drugs Sharing needles or syringes provides a direct route for the virus to enter the bloodstream Alcohol and other drugs increases the risk of infection because it impairs the ability to make good decisions about sex and risky drug use

HIV Testing Pregnant women can be tested for HIV if they test positive, medications can be taken to greatly reduce the likelihood of passing it on to the baby Free or low-cost & anonymous or confidential testing at a clinic or doctor's office Home-test kits are also available Counseling is vitally important for people who are HIV positive Early treatment & positive health behaviors are essential for remaining in good health and prolonging life

HIV Management Drug cocktails antiretroviral medications combination of medications Very complex regimens side effects Cause of death in AIDS patients: opportunistic infections

AIDS Quilt 1996

EXIT TICKET Question: What are 3 CURRENT modes of transmission of HIV? Journal: Share a thought about the material covered in class today