HIV/AIDS Flashcards
what is aids
-acquired immune deficiency syndrome
-sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus Human Immunodeficiency Virus
what cells does the virus infect
human immune system cells known as CD4 - cells
effect of hiv/aids - human body
-virus multiplies and destroys CD4 cells and the count decreases
-during the first phases there are no symptoms
-flu symptoms mainly occur at first
what are the symptoms
-cold sore infections
-skin infections
-prolonged fever
-night sweats
what are the opportunistic infections
-respiratory infections
-pneumonia
-tb
effect on children and family
-impact on health, income, education, education, productivity, development
effect on economy
-labour force reduced = negative effect
-mining industry has a high rate of HIV
-direct costs
management of hiv
hiv tests
-no cure for aids
ARVs- decrease viral load and give immune system a chance to strengthen
prevention
avoid direct contact with blood etc
