HIV/Aids
By; Kenzel & Ashley
Type Of Pathogen
- The Virus attacks the bodies immune system, even the white blood cells
- Your Immune System fights against infections to keep your body healthy, T-cells (white blood cells) play a key role.
Transmission Sites
- HIV can be passed from an infected person to another through, Blood,Semen,Vaginal Fluid & Breast Milk
- People can be exposed to HIV by having anal,vaginal, or oral sex without using a condom or using it incorrectly.
HIV / AIDS
HIV infection Symptoms
- Illness within 6 weeks of HIV infection. Fever, Headache, Swollen Glands, Tiredness, Aching Joints/Muscles and Sore Throat
The HIV Virus
- There is no cure for HIV/ AIDS but you can take a blood test(4th generation immunology) or rapid tests (finger stick test), also home-testing.
- If you are tested too soon after being exposed to HIV it is possible you can get a False "Negative"
Symptoms Of AIDS
- When HIV goes to AIDS, Fever lasting longer than a month, Weight Loss, Extreme Tiredness, Diarrhea for longer than a month, Swollen Lymph Glands, Unclear Thinking and No Sense Of Balance.
Prevention/Other Information
- To prevent yourself from getting HIV/Aids .. you can have protected sex by using a condom, don't share needles,limit the number of sexual partners you have and use sterile needles.
- The virus stays in your body for your lifetime.The virus has been treated with a combination of different drugs, when taken together at the same time everyday.
- Following your doctors treatment plan is important, your health care provider may also tell you to eat healthy foods, exercise and lower any stress in your life.