HIV/AIDS

WHAT IS THE ACRONYM FOR HIV/AIDS HIVAIDSHIVAIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

HIV Around the World Over 100 million men, women, and children are infected with HIV.

HIV in the United States Over 900,000 AIDS cases 2-3 million HIV infected people Cases involving women, young adults, and minorities are increasing.

HIV in California One-eighth of all U.S. cases of AIDS Over 100,00 AIDS cases

AIDS is one of the Leading Causes of Death in Young Adults Accidents AIDS Cancer Diabetes Heart Disease Homicide Lung Disease Suicide

The Immune System 1.Pathogens like viruses and bacteria infect the body 2.T cells fight infection 3.Antibodies are formed

HIV Disease and AIDS HIV attacks the body T cells become HIV factories HIV antibodies appear in 3wks-6mos AIDS appears in 8-10 years

HIV Transmission Body Fluids Blood Breast Milk Semen Vaginal Fluids Body Parts Mouth Openings in skin Anus Genitals

The disease process from HIV infection to AIDS Infection (6 weeks to 24 weeks)-  Antibodies Detectable (24 weeks to 4 years)  No Symptoms (3 years to  7 years) -  General Symptoms ( 8 years to 10 years) -  AIDS (10 years or more) Specific illness diagnosed or T cells below 200