HIV Flashcards
what is a misconception abt aids
that you bring it onto yourself
what is aids
late-stage HIV
youo can get it when infected with HIV-virus
what is HIV
virus that gradually destroys immune system
HIV (waarvopor staat het)
human immunodeficiency virus
AIDS (waarvoor staat het)
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
how is HIV transmitted
body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk
sexual contact - infected blood - sharing needles - mother to child.
How can HIV be passed on from mother to child?
HIV virus can pass from her blood (through the placenta) into the growing baby.
HIV may also be transmitted to the baby during birth/breastfeeding
- How can HIV be tested
Through a blood test
a snapshot of a person’s status at that moment. More than one test may be needed
Advantages ppl finding out abt being HIV-positive
they can get help as soon as they feel ill for any reason;
they can make sure they don’t pass HIV on to anybody else;
they can help to keep their immune system strong by eating healthy food and cutting down on smoking and alcohol;
they can make informed decisions about sexual relationships and childbearing;
they can make plans about how their dependents, children and families, will be looked after when they do become ill;
they can gain help and support from other people;
they can change peoples’ attitudes and behaviour by talking about their HIV status.
negative consequence abt finding out abt being HIV-positive
might psychologically crash.
discrimination
- Can AIDS be cured?
No cure
medications can keep HIV under control
how are meds called that keep HIV under control
antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- How can First Aiders protect themselves?
- cover up sores, cuts, etc
- wear gloves
- wash off bodily fluids
- cleaning clothes have to be burnt or washed properly
regional differences hiv transmission
Sub-Saharan Africa = more affected
underdeveloped (lack of (sexual) education + awareness), no contraception, religion, rape, etc
What are buddies
people who support aids patients in a practical and emotional way
(shop for em, talk, etc)
How can you become a buddy?
you have to undergo extensive training before being accepted on to the scheme and you have to receive additional training and support on a regular basis.
first stage of HIV
Stage 1: Primary HIV Infection
lasts a few weeks.
Short flu-like illness
Diagnosis is often missed.
Large amount of HIV in peripheral blood, the immune system starts producing HIV antibody and cytotoxic lymphocytes.
stage 2 HIV
Stage 2: Clinically Asymptomatic stage
10 years.
No symptoms, maybe swollen glands.
Low level of HIV in blood , can infect
HIV antibodies are detectable in blood.
Virus is very active in lymph nodes and large amounts of T helper cells are infected and die and a large amount of virus is produced.
stage 3 HIV
Symptomatic HIV Infection
Body can’t contain infection anymore:
- Lymph nodes and tissues are damaged or burnt out.
- HIV mutates = becomes more pathogenic and kills more helper T-cells
- Body can’t replace destroyed helper T-cells.
first mild symptoms, become worse
stage 4 HIV
Stage 4: Progression from HIV to AIDS
- Immune system keeps worsening and illnesses that present become more severe.
- Diagnosis AIDS.
