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Adult/Adolescent Annual AIDS Rates by Race/Ethnicity 1 and Gender, LAC 2005. Cases per 100,000. -. -. 1. Results are preliminary. 1 Male American Indian/Alaskan Native rates not shown due to small numbers. LA County HIV Epidemiology Program.
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Adult/Adolescent Annual AIDS Rates by Race/Ethnicity1 and Gender, LAC 2005 Cases per 100,000 - - 1 Results are preliminary.1Male American Indian/Alaskan Native rates not shown due to small numbers.LA County HIV Epidemiology Program
Persons Living with AIDS in LAC per 1,000 population by Race/Ethnicity* Per 1,000 Population Rates are based on year 2004 population estimates. LA County HIV Epidemiology Program, 6/2006 2
Mode of Exposure for Men and Women With AIDS in LAC, as of 12/31/2005 Men Women n=18,600 n=2,266 3 *Other includes Hemophilia/Transfusion/Transplant and Mother w/at HIV risk Source: HIV Epidemiology Program, LAC/DHS, data as of 6/2006.
HIV Among Women in Los Angeles County • There are currently 4,990 women living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County • 2,879 or 58% are of childbearing age (15-44 years old) • Between 2002-2007, there were 619 infants reported born to HIV+ mothers in LAC; representing an average of 103 HIV exposures per year. *As of 12/31/2007 Data provided by A. Naghadi, LAC HIV Epidemiology Program
HIV/AIDS in LA County In Los Angeles County, the impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic has been seen among: Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Woman at Sexual Risk Communities of color 5
Prevention Sexual Transmission • Abstinence • Safer Sex • Male Condom • Female Condom • Dental Dams Needle Use • Not Sharing Needles • Cleaning Needles • 3x3x3 Method • Other Harm Reduction Approaches • Needle Exchange
Prevention Breast Feeding It is recommended that HIV+ women do not breastfeed infants.
Prevention Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP): • Therapy designed to reduce the possibility of infection with the virus after known exposure. • Primarily intended for prevention in cases where there has been known high risk work related exposure. • PEP may be considered after a sexual exposure under certain conditions.
Universal Precautions • Wash hands thoroughly • Wear latex gloves • Use masks and eye protection • Wear a gown • Use resuscitation bag or mouth piece for CPR Use 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for blood spills and bodily fluids
99.9% accurate Western BlotConfirmatory test: specifically detectsHIV antibodies ELISA Screeningtest, sensitive: if positive, test run 2x HIV Testing HIV test looks for antibodies to HIV (1985)
Ways to Test Confidential Anonymous
Informed Consent Informed consent 13 years old - Oral test (OraSure) - Rapid test (OraQuick) 12 years old - Blood test
For More Information Jason, MPH, OAPP(213) 351-8334, jdawson@ph.lacounty.gov