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

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

3. 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!

4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
What have you heard about HIV/AIDS?
What do you think culture/the media's perception about HIV/AIDS is?

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. AIDS Quilt 1996

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