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WHAT IS HIV?
HIV VIRUS
HIV is a virus that hides in the blood, seminal fluid or genital tract of infected people
It makes people sick by attacking their immune system and leads to AIDS
What is AIDS?
Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome
A I D
S
Deficiency of certain white blood cells in = the immune system Syndrome, a group of symptoms or = illnesses as a result of HIV infection
WHAT IS AIDS
Occurs when the immune system of a person is extremely weak. He/she can have:
No physical /identifiable indication on the infected person He/she can still carry on with life normally
(plan for marriage, involve in politics; attend functions; go to work school, church, mosque, etc)
AIDS
This is the disease state
AIDS symptoms begin to become identifiable opportunistic infections start to develop The individual becomes weak, sick and unable to carry on with normal daily activities
WAYS OF TRANSMISSION
1. Unprotected Sexual Intercourse with an infected partner 2. Blood and Blood products (Infected needles sharp objects or blood transfusion) 3. Infected mother-to-child transmission (during Pregnancy, Delivery or Breastfeeding)
HOW QUICKLY DOES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM BECOME WEAK FROM HIV
Some people can have HIV for years and have no noticeable signs of AIDS
Others can become infected with HIV and develop symptoms of AIDS within Months This difference is unpredictable and depends on the clients own immune system and its reaction to HIV
Asymptomatic Period:
The period of time between infection and the beginning of signs and symptoms related to AIDS
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