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HIV and AIDS

HIV and AIDS. HIV and AIDS. HIV= Human Immunodeficiency Virus AIDS = Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. What is HIV?. The virus attacks the white blood cells These people get illnesses and diseases that a normal immune system fights off.

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HIV and AIDS

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  1. HIV and AIDS Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

  2. HIV and AIDS • HIV= Human Immunodeficiency Virus • AIDS= Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome • HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

  3. What is HIV? • The virus attacks the white blood cells • These people get illnesses and diseases that a normal immune system fights off. • HIV turns into AIDS when the white blood cell count drops below 200 • The person will die soon Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

  4. HOW HIV is not spread: • It is not spread through the air • You cannot get it from • kissing • sharing items • touching or hugging • Mosquito bites Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

  5. HOW DOES A PERSON GET HIV? • Hypodermic needle • Having sex with someone who has HIV • Mother to child • Blood • Child birth • Breast milk Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

  6. Is there a Cure? • There is no cure • There is treatment • KEEPS IMMUNE SYSTEM STRONG • Magic Johnson Created by Nicole Muzard, health educator, March 2011

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