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HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome A specific type of virus (a retrovirus) HIV invades the helper T cells to replicate itself. No Cure
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome HIV is the virus that causes AIDS Disease limits the bodys ability to fight infection A person with AIDS has a very weak immune system No Cure
Stage 1 - Primary
Short, flu-like illness - occurs one to six weeks after infection no symptoms at all
Stage 2 - Asymptomatic
Stage 3 - Symptomatic
The immune system weakens The illnesses become more severe leading to an AIDS diagnosis
Bacterial
Tuberculosis (TB) Strep pneumonia
Viral
Kaposi Sarcoma Herpes Influenza (flu)
Parasitic
Pneumocystis carinii
Fungal
Candida Cryptococcus
Sharing Needles
Without sterilization
Through Sex
Intercourse (penile penetration into the vagina) Oral Anal Digital Sex
Mother-to-Baby
Anonymous Testing
No name is used Unique identifying number Results issued only to test recipient
23659874515
Anonymous
Confidential Testing
Name and positive results are reported to the State Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Administration
Blood Urine Oral
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Enzyme Immunoassay (ELISA/EIA) Radio Immunoprecipitation Assay/Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Assay (RIP/IFA) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Western Blot Confirmatory test
Urine Testing
Urine Western Blot
As sensitive as testing blood Safe way to screen for HIV Can cause false positives in certain people at high risk for HIV
Oral Testing
Orasure
The only FDA approved HIV antibody. As accurate as blood testing Draws blood-derived fluids from the gum tissue. NOT A SALIVA TEST!
Counseling
Pre-test Counseling
Transmission Prevention Risk Factors Voluntary & Confidential Reportability of Positive Test Results
Post-test Counseling
Clarifies test results Need for additional testing Promotion of safe behavior Release of results
Treatment Options
Antiretroviral Drugs
Protease inhibitors
Abstinence
It is the only 100 % effective method of not acquiring HIV/AIDS. Refraining from sexual contact: oral, anal, or vaginal. Refraining from intravenous drug use
Monogamous relationship
A mutually monogamous (only one sex partner) relationship with a person who is not infected with HIV HIV testing before intercourse is necessary to prove your partner is not infected
Protected Sex
Use condoms (female or male) every time you have sex (vaginal or anal) Always use latex or polyurethane condom (not a natural skin condom) Always use a latex barrier during oral sex
Make sure the package is not expired Make sure to check the package for damages Do not open the package with your teeth for risk of tearing Never use the condom more than once Use water-based rather than oil-based condoms
Sterile Needles
Fill the syringe with undiluted bleach and wait at least 30 seconds. thoroughly rinse with water Do this between each persons use
Non-profit Organization, which provides sterile needles in exchange for contaminated ones
Thank You!