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Slide 1 : Basic Information About AIDS and HIV Presented By Liza Watts http://www.howyougetaids.com/ HIV/AIDS - The Knowledge Starts Here...
Slide 2 : What Is HIV & AIDS?
Slide 3 : HIV “Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome” A specific type of virus (a retrovirus)
Slide 4 : AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Disease limits the body’s ability to fight infection A person with AIDS has a very weak immune system
Slide 5 : Four Stages of HIV
Slide 6 : Stage 1 - Primary Short, flu-like illness - occurs one to six weeks after infection no symptoms at all Infected person can infect other people
Slide 7 : Stage 2 - Asymptomatic Lasts for an average of ten years This stage is free from symptoms There may be swollen glands The level of HIV in the blood drops to very low levels HIV antibodies are detectable in the blood
Slide 8 : Stage 3 - Symptomatic The symptoms are mild The immune system deteriorates Emergence of opportunistic infections and cancers
Slide 9 : Stage 4 - HIV - AIDS The immune system weakens The illnesses become more severe leading to an AIDS diagnosis
Slide 10 : Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission
Slide 11 : Through Bodily Fluids Blood products Semen Vaginal fluids Breast Milk
Slide 12 : Through IV Drug Use Sharing Needles Without sterilization Increases the chances of contracting HIV
Slide 13 : Through Sex Intercourse (penile penetration into the vagina) Oral Anal Digital Sex
Slide 14 : Mother-to-Baby Before Birth During Birth Postpartum After the birth
Slide 15 : Counseling
Slide 16 : Pre-test Counseling Transmission Prevention Risk Factors Voluntary & Confidential Reportability of Positive Test Results
Slide 17 : Four ways to protect yourself? Abstinence Monogamous Relationship Protected Sex Sterile needles
Slide 18 : Protected Sex Use condoms (female or male) every time you have sex (vaginal or anal) Always use latex or polyurethane condom (not a natural skin condom) Always use a latex barrier during oral sex
Slide 19 : When Using A Condom Remember To Check package for expiry date and damages Do not open the package with your teeth for risk of tearing Never use the condom more than once Use water-based rather than oil-based condoms
Slide 20 : Sterile Needles If a needle/syringe or cooker is shared, it must be disinfected: Fill the syringe with undiluted bleach and wait at least 30 seconds. thoroughly rinse with water Do this between each person’s use
Slide 21 : Reference Links How You Get Aids http://howyougetaids.com/ Causes of HIV Aids http://howyougetaids.com/causes-of-hiv-aids.html Living with HIV http://howyougetaids.com/living-with-hiv.html
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