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6 th Grade Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infection and AIDS. D56-D61

6 th Grade Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infection and AIDS. D56-D61. What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Spread when pathogens from an infected person enters another person. Abstinence is the only 100% way to prevent STDs.

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6 th Grade Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infection and AIDS. D56-D61

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  1. 6th Grade Chapter 8 Lesson 2 Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV Infection and AIDS. D56-D61

  2. What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases? • Spread when pathogens from an infected person enters another person. • Abstinence is the only 100% way to prevent STDs. • Examples: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis.

  3. What Does HIV Stand For? H - uman I - mmunodeficiency V - irus

  4. What are the 4 fluids HIV is Found In? • Blood • Semen (from a man) • Vaginal Fluid (from a woman) • Breast Milk

  5. What 2 Types of Cells Does HIV Infect???? Brain Cells Helper T Cells

  6. HIV and AIDS • Helper T Cells- White Blood cells that identify pathogens, sound the alarm and start the production of antibodies to protect the body. • As more T cells are destroyed, the immune system weakens and the person gets sick more often. • Opportunistic Infection – pathogens take advantage of the weak immune system • Specific type of pneumonia and cancer

  7. HIV and AIDS • The virus, HIV, will lead to the condition known as AIDS a breakdown of the body’s ability to fight infection. • Aquired – have to do something to get it • Immune – destroys your immune system • Deficiency – lacking your immune system • Syndrome – continues on, does not end

  8. AIDS Information • a breakdown of the body’s ability to fight infection. • When you have less than 200 T cells you get the diagnosis of AIDS • Average person typically has between 500 - 1300 T cells/ mm3 • Most people are above 700

  9. HIV Infection and Treatment • Victims my have no signs or symptoms for many years. • Some have flu like symptoms within a few weeks of being infected. • They can spread the disease during this time and not know it. • HIV cannot be cured, but people are living 25+ • years after being infected. • Some medications can slow how fast the • virus multiplies.

  10. How HIV is Spread • During close intimate relations • Sharing a needle (drug, tattoo etc.) • Infected blood • All donated blood is tested before it is used • Mother to child (breast milk) • HIV is found in saliva and tears but there has NEVER been a case spread this way.

  11. How HIV is NOT Spread • Hugging or shaking hands (casual contact) • Touching objects (pencils, books etc) • Using public bathrooms. • Kissing • Donating blood • Breathing the air of an infected person. • Insect bites

  12. Protection from HIV and STD’s • PRACTICE ABSTINENCE • Discuss piercings with a parent • Only get a tattoo from reputable store • Know blood transfusions in the US are screened • Do not drink alcohol or use drugs

  13. Universal Precautions- Steps to take to avoid • contact with pathogens in body fluids. • Wear disposable gloves and throw away when done • Wash your hands with soap and water after • Wear a face mask or shield if you give first aid for breathing • Do not use more than once without sterilizing • Cover cuts or scrapes with a sterile dressing • Do not eat or drink anything when giving first aid • Do not touch your eyes nose or mouth when performing first aid.

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