Disease-Taquoma Sealy Flashcards
Name the four well known diseases caused by microorganisms.
HIV/AIDS , Tuberculosis (TB) , Malaria and Thrush
What does the acronym known as HIV mean.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Is it true that in the first phase of HIV the infected person shows little to no symptoms at all?
yes.
Name three symptoms shown when an individual is infected with HIV/AIDS.
- repeated cold sore infections.
- skin infections.
- prolonged fever.
- night sweats.
- chronic diarrhoea.
- opportunistic infections.
How can a person ensure that he or she is does not become infected with HIV?
- use protection during sexual intercourse. ( condoms)
- avoid direct contact with blood. ( rubber gloves , do not share needles)
- avoid alcohol and drug abuse, as this can lead to reckless sexual behaviour.
How can an individual that is HIV-positive control the disease?
- Taking the correct medications.
- Making lifestyle changes.
- Preventing the infection of others.
What drug is taken to ensure that the viral load ( number of HIV-viruses in the blood) is kept low, allowing the CD4 count to increase?
ARVs (Antiretroviral drugs).
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Keeping a healthy diet and vitamin and mineral supplements ensures that your____________ remains strong.
Immune system.
What does TB stand for?
Tuberculosis.
What are 3 symptoms of TB?
- A constant cough.
- Tiredness and fatigue.
- Loss of weight.
- Night sweats.
- Chest pains.
- Coughing up blood in saliva or mucus.
What problem arises when a person infected with TB stops taking their medications?
They become sick and infectious again and when the same medicine is given the TB bacteria may be resistant.
Is TB an opportunistic infection and the cause of many HIV positive patients death?
yes.
