Different Pathologies Flashcards
Specific type of virus, no cure
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome”
No cure, weak immune system, disease
AIDS
Occurs 1-6 weeks after infection, no symptoms, can infect other people
Stage 1 (Primary) HIV
Lasts for an average of 10 years, free from symptoms, HIV antibodies are detectable in the blood
Stage 2 (Asymptomatic) HIV
Symptoms are mild, immune system deteriorates, infections and cancer
Stage 3 (Symptomatic) HIV
Immune system weakens, become more severe and leads to AIDS
Stage 4 (HIV-AIDS)
Tuberculosis or strep pneumonia
Bacterial
Herpes or influenza
Viral
Pneumocystis carinii
Parasitic
Candida and cryptococcus
Fungal
HIV/AIDS transmitted through
Bodily fluids, IV drug use, sex and mother to baby
Most important exercise for people with HIV because more muscle is better immune function
Resistive
HIV exercise prinicipls
Every other day, start with warm up, 30-40 minute sessions alternating cardio and weights
Diminished renal function requiring renal replacement therapy
End Stage Renal Disease
Why exercise patients during dialysis
Demonstrate fewer episodes of low systolic blood pressure
