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HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS. Trey Kinison & Harrison Spain. HIV history. The HIV infection is believed to have originated from a type of West African chimpanzee(CDC, 2012). It was possibly transferred to humans when the chimpanzees were hunted and their infected blood was ingested. Spread/Transmission.

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HIV/AIDS

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  1. HIV/AIDS Trey Kinison & Harrison Spain

  2. HIV history • The HIV infection is believed to have originated from a type of West African chimpanzee(CDC, 2012). • It was possibly transferred to humans when the chimpanzees were hunted and their infected blood was ingested.

  3. Spread/Transmission • Unprotected Sex • Multiple Sex Partners • Sharing Needles, Syringes, etc. • Birthed by an Infected Mother

  4. Symptoms • Symptoms vary from patient to patient • Some can experience no symptoms for more than 10 years, others find symptoms within the first month(WebMD, 2007). • Symptoms include: • Lack of energy • Weight loss • Fevers • Frequent yeast infections • Memory loss • Mouth, genital, and anal sores can occur

  5. Prevalence • From 2009 – 2012 the percentage of Americans adults ages 15-49 infected with HIV has been .7%(World Bank, 2012) • Approx. 2,208,349 Americans living with HIV/AIDS

  6. Prevention HIV can be prevented with: • Testing and Counseling • Condom Use • Circumcision • Family Planning • Sex Education(Avert, 2013)

  7. Treatment • HIV/AIDS has no cure, but this virus can be controlled • There are 31 approved HIV treatment drugs used to suppress the virus and increase the patient’s quality of life called antiretroviral drugs(ARVs) • New technologies and methods of treatment are also being created by organizations like the NIAID, or National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIAID, 2013).

  8. Global Economic Impact • The HIV/AIDS infection made an extremely large economic impact on the world. • From 2007-2008, the annual worldwide HIV/AIDS spending increased from $11.3 billion to $13.7 billion(Ngopulse, 2009)! • The U.S. PEPFAR program provided $15 billion for the cause from 2003-2008 and will provide $51 billion from 2009-2013(Ngopulse, 2009).

  9. Social Impact • Having HIV or AIDS changes the way you are viewed by others • Those who are uneducated about HIV and AIDS may think that HIV is contagious and avoid contact with you • Employment may be difficult due to discrimination by coworkers and those hiring(Livestrong, 2011)

  10. sources • CDC.gov. HIV and AIDS [accessed March 11, 2013; updated 2013] Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/basic/index.htm#origin • NIAID. HIV/AIDS [accessed March 11, 2013; updated 2013] Retrieved from: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/hivaids/understanding/treatment/pages/default.aspx • Ngopulse.org. HIV and AIDS funding [accessed March 11, 2013; updated 2013] Retrieved from: http://www.ngopulse.org/article/effects-global-economic-crisis-examining-impact-hiv-and-aids-funding • Livestrong.com. Social Effect of HIV and AIDS [accessed March11, 2013; updated 2013] Retrieved from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/19464-social-effect-hiv-aids/ • Avert. HIV & AIDS Prevention [accessed March 12, 2013; updated 2013]. Retrieved from: http://www.avert.org/aids-hiv-prevention.htm • Webmd. HIV & AIDS Health Center [accessed March 12, 2013; updated 2013]. Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/guide/hiv-symptoms • Campbell, N. A., Reece, J. B., Taylor, M.R. & Simon, E.J. (2008). Biology. San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education, Inc. • The World Bank. HIV Prevalence [accessed March 12, 2013; updated 2013] Retrieved from: http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.AIDS.ZS

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