HIV Flashcards
1
Q
Define HIV
A
Human immunodeficiency virus - a virus that damages cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections
2
Q
What causes HIV?
A
Bodily fluids - semen, blood, breast milk Sexual contact Sharing needles Mother to baby Blood transfusion
3
Q
List some complications with a HIV
A
Infections such as TB, toxoplasmosis
Cancer
Kidney disease
Neurological complications
4
Q
Treatment includes…
A
Post exposure prophylaxis - to avoid infection
Test for virus levels
Antiretrovirals- to stop cells multiplying
5
Q
The role of the midwife is..
A
Booking bloods to exclude or confirm infectious diseases
PPE
Education regarding contracting the condition
Specialist referral
