HIV and AIDS Flashcards

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

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-causes AIDS
-attacks immune system

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Where did HIV come from

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Africa: Africa’s Green Rhesus Monkey

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What year was the 1st reported case of HIV

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1981

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3
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What year did Ryan White from Indiana get infected with HIV through blood transfusion

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1984

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4
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HIV is spread by these bodily fluids

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-Semen
-Blood
-Vaginal fluids
-breast milk

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5
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HIV is spread through these behaviors

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-sexual contact
-Vaginal/ Oral /Anal Intercourse
-Coming in contact with infected blood
-Sharing IV Drug needles
-Breastfeeding

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HIV Protection

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-Abstinence
-Monogamy
-Outercourse
-Knowing the sex partner’s history
-HIV testing
-Latex male condoms /female condom
-Dental Dam
-Do not share IV drug needles
-Do not have unprotected sex with people who use IV Drugs
-Do not contact other people’s blood

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7
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AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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-Low T cells
-The immune system is compromised
-Collection of Symptoms
-Suffer from health syndromes
-Treatments of Illness
-No Cure

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8
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Mostly in:

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Gay people (but not always)

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