HIV and AIDS Flashcards
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
-causes AIDS
-attacks immune system
Where did HIV come from
Africa: Africa’s Green Rhesus Monkey
What year was the 1st reported case of HIV
1981
What year did Ryan White from Indiana get infected with HIV through blood transfusion
1984
HIV is spread by these bodily fluids
-Semen
-Blood
-Vaginal fluids
-breast milk
HIV is spread through these behaviors
-sexual contact
-Vaginal/ Oral /Anal Intercourse
-Coming in contact with infected blood
-Sharing IV Drug needles
-Breastfeeding
HIV Protection
-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
AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
-Low T cells
-The immune system is compromised
-Collection of Symptoms
-Suffer from health syndromes
-Treatments of Illness
-No Cure
Mostly in:
Gay people (but not always)