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HIV / AIDS 101

HIV / AIDS 101. Health Education / Risk Reduction Program Florida Department of Health Brooke Mootry. OBJECTIVES. What is HIV? How can I become infected? What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? Where can I get tested for HIV? How can I prevent HIV infection?. What Is HIV?.

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HIV / AIDS 101

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  1. HIV / AIDS 101 Health Education / Risk Reduction Program Florida Department of Health Brooke Mootry

  2. OBJECTIVES • What is HIV? • How can I become infected? • What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? • Where can I get tested for HIV? • How can I prevent HIV infection?

  3. What Is HIV? • H - Human • I - Immunodeficiency • V - Virus

  4. HIV Infection • Exchange of body fluids with an infected person: • Blood (including menstrual) • Semen (including pre-ejaculatory fluid/cum) • Vaginal Secretions • Breast Milk

  5. Ways of Transmitting HIV: • Sexual Contact • Anal Sex • Vaginal Sex • Oral Sex

  6. Ways of Transmitting HIV: • Blood-to-Blood Contact • Injecting Drug Needles • Tattoo and Body Piercing Needles • Razors • Toothbrushes

  7. Ways of Transmitting HIV: • Mother-to-Baby • During Pregnancy • Through Childbirth • Breastfeeding

  8. Ways of NOT Transmitting HIV • Shaking Hands / Hugging • Sharing Food Utensils • Tears, Sweat, Urine • Dry Kissing • Mosquitoes

  9. HIV Risk Factors • ANY person who is involved in any behavior or activity in which the fluids of an infected individual are exchanged. • Having more than one sexual partner. • Using drugs and/or alcohol during sexual activity. • Being infected with an STD (i.e. syphilis, gonorrhea or herpes)

  10. HIV vs. AIDS ? • A – Acquired • I – Immune • D – Deficiency • S - Syndrome

  11. Progression of AIDS • Diagnosed by a Physician • “Asymptomatic Period” varies between each individual, though average time is around 10 years. • T-cell count falls to 200 or below • Presence of one or more “Opportunistic Infections”

  12. Tuberculosis (TB) PCP – Pneumonia Kaposi’s Sarcoma Wasting Syndrome Thrush Cytomegalovirus HIV-associated dementia (HAD) Opportunistic Infections

  13. Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) • Bluish / Purple spots • Form of skin cancer, can be found in mouth and on skin

  14. Thrush • White or grayish-white patches found alongside cheeks or tongue • Yeast Infection of the mouth

  15. Wasting Syndrome • Rapid weight and muscle loss • Usually seen in late stages of HIV infection

  16. HIV Testing • Test looks for the presence of HIV antibodies found in blood or in mucous membranes of the mouth. • Test is more accurate after close of “window period” • Two Types of Testing: - Anonymous - Confidential

  17. Testing Sites • Broward County Health Departments & Clinics • Some Community Organizations • Private Physicians * 954-467-4749 * 1-800-FLA-AIDS

  18. Prevention of HIV • Abstinence • Monogamous Relationships • Correct and Consistent Use of Barriers • Male / Female Condoms • Dental Dams • Rubber Gloves

  19. REVIEW… • HIV is the virus that causes AIDS • Can be found in ANYONE, you cannot tell by looking at someone • HIV Testing Is Important to learn your status

  20. REMEMBER! It’s not WHO you are, but WHAT you do, that places you at risk for HIV infection.

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