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4 -4s of HIV & AIDS HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

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1 4 -4s of HIV & AIDS HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

2 4 stages of the disease Infection: When HIV is introduced in the body. Asymptomatic: A person is infected but is not ill. HIV is actively infecting and killing cells of the immune system. Symptomatic: A change in the normal body functions. Start of white blood cell deterioration. AIDS: Very few white blood cells left, One or more serious illnesses start. Infection: When HIV is introduced in the body. Asymptomatic: A person is infected but is not ill. HIV is actively infecting and killing cells of the immune system. Symptomatic: A change in the normal body functions. Start of white blood cell deterioration. AIDS: Very few white blood cells left, One or more serious illnesses start.

3 4 body fluids that carry the disease Blood Semen Vaginal Secretions Breast Milk Blood Semen Vaginal Secretions Breast Milk

4 4 routes of transmission Sexual Activity Dirty, un-sterile needles Blood Transfusions/transplants: This risk has been virtually eliminated due to all donated blood being tested. Mother to Child: During pregnancy, childbirth, or breast milk Sexual Activity Dirty, un-sterile needles Blood Transfusions/transplants: This risk has been virtually eliminated due to all donated blood being tested. Mother to Child: During pregnancy, childbirth, or breast milk

5 4 means of prevention Abstinence Latex sexual barriers: Condoms Latex gloves: Medical profession or someone working with blood Clean sterile needles Abstinence Latex sexual barriers: Condoms Latex gloves: Medical profession or someone working with blood Clean sterile needles


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