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HIV

HIV. “Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome” A retrovirus HIV invades the helper T cells to replicate itself. Use Condom, Prevents Aids. AIDS. Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Disease limits the body’s ability to fight infection No Cure.

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HIV

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  1. HIV • “Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome” • A retrovirus • HIV invades the helper T cells to replicate itself. Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  2. AIDS • Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome • HIV is the virus that causes AIDS • Disease limits the body’s ability to fight infection • No Cure Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  3. Four Stages of HIV Stage 1 - Primary • Short, flu-like illness - occurs one to six weeks after infection • no symptoms at all • Infected person can infect other people Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  4. 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 Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  5. Stage 3 - Symptomatic • The symptoms are mild • The immune system deteriorates • emergence of opportunistic infections and cancers Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  6. Stage 4 - HIV  AIDS • The immune system weakens • Severe loss of weight • The illnesses become more severe leading to an AIDS Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  7. Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission 1. Through Bodily Fluids during intercourse • Semen • Vaginal fluids • Breast Milk Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  8. 2. Through Drug Use • Sharing Needles Without sterilization Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  9. Mother-to-Baby • Before Birth • During Birth • Postpartum • After the birth Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  10. Ways to protect yourself 1. Refraining from sexual contact and intravenous drug use Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  11. Monogamous relationship • only one sex partner who is not infected with HIV • Avoid homosex Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  12. Protected Sex • Use condoms (female or male) • Always use latex or polyurethane condom (not a natural skin condom)

  13. When Using A CondomRemember To: • Make sure the package is not expired or damaged • Never use the condom more than once • Use water-based rather than oil-based condoms Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  14. 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 Use Condom, Prevents Aids

  15. Thank You! K.V. Foundation

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