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AIDS INFORMATION

AIDS INFORMATION

AIDS INFORMATION �AIDS- Stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. �HIV- The virus that causes Aids

AIDS INFORMATION �AIDS- Stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. �HIV- The virus that causes Aids �EFFECTS on the body- makes a person’s body unable to fight disease and infections.

HIV VIRUS CONTINUED � THE INFECTED PERSON MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS BUT

HIV VIRUS CONTINUED � THE INFECTED PERSON MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE SYMPTOMS BUT CAN STILL INFECT SOMEONE ELSE. � THE INFECTED PERSON MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE AIDS.

AIDS CONTINUED � SIGNS � EARLY AND SYMPTOMS- USUALLY NONE. WARNING SIGNS MIGHT INCLUDE:

AIDS CONTINUED � SIGNS � EARLY AND SYMPTOMS- USUALLY NONE. WARNING SIGNS MIGHT INCLUDE: FEVER, SWOLLEN GLANDS, NIGHT SWEATS, FATIGUE, COUGH. � *REMEMBER: OTHER ILLNESSES CAN CAUSE SIMILAR SYMPTOMS.

AIDS INFORMATION � HOW DOES A PERSON KNOW THEY’RE INFECTED? A CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST

AIDS INFORMATION � HOW DOES A PERSON KNOW THEY’RE INFECTED? A CONFIRMED POSITIVE TEST FOR AIDS � LOWER � THE IMMUNE SYSTEM( T-CELLS) PRESENCE OF ANOTHER INFECTION OR AIDS RELATED CANCER

HOW THE VIRUS SPREADS * HIV is spread when an infected body fluid is

HOW THE VIRUS SPREADS * HIV is spread when an infected body fluid is introduced directly into the blood stream of a noninfected individual

EXAMPLES OF TRANSMISSION �SEXUALLY ACTIVITY �SHARING IV EQUIPMENT AND DRUGS �BLOOD �HEALTH CARE WORKER

EXAMPLES OF TRANSMISSION �SEXUALLY ACTIVITY �SHARING IV EQUIPMENT AND DRUGS �BLOOD �HEALTH CARE WORKER �PERINATAL- MOTHER TO CHILD AT BIRTH

TRANSMISSION CONTINUED � YOU CANNOT GET THE HIV VIRUS THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT! � EXAMPLES

TRANSMISSION CONTINUED � YOU CANNOT GET THE HIV VIRUS THROUGH CASUAL CONTACT! � EXAMPLES OF CASUAL CONTACT: � HANDSHAKE � HUGGING SOMEONE � DRINKING FROM THE SAME WATER FOUNTAIN � SWIMMING POOL.

AIDS PREVENTION �ABSTINENCE- 100% EFFECTIVE! �LIMIT YOUR PARTNERS �CONDOM �AVOID SHARING NEEDLES WITH SOMEONE

AIDS PREVENTION �ABSTINENCE- 100% EFFECTIVE! �LIMIT YOUR PARTNERS �CONDOM �AVOID SHARING NEEDLES WITH SOMEONE �SAFER SEX

AIDS TREATMENT � NO CURE EXISTS � EFFECTIVE, EXPENSIVE DRUG TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE �

AIDS TREATMENT � NO CURE EXISTS � EFFECTIVE, EXPENSIVE DRUG TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE � Maintenance of healthy lifestyle improves quality of life � Psychological, family planning, economic, and social counseling are very important

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