Hiv And Syph E Learning Flashcards
Who are the most affected groups of HIV?
black African men and women
Gay and bisexual men
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
HIV is a virus (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS is a syndrome that develops from HIV infection (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
Who will develop aids from HIV?
People who aren’t diagnosed or using treatment for HIV
Where is HIV found?
Body fluids:
- semen
- vaginal and anal fluids
- blood
- breastmilk
What fluids can HIV not be transmitted through?
Sweat, urine or saliva
What % of UK Infections of HIV are sexually transmitted?
95%
What are the other forms of transmission other than STI for HIV?
IVDU
mother + baby / pregnancy
What are the symptoms of HIV?
- flu like illness 2-6 weeks after HIV infection which lasts 2 weeks (seroco version)
No other symptoms after this
What rest do they use for HIV at BPAS?
POCT test (point of care test)
What are the possible results for a POCT HIV test?
Reactive or non-reactive
What must happen after a reactive POCT HIV test?
Must be verified with blood sample
What are some methods of preventing or reducing HIV infection?
- condom use
- PEP
-PREP - treatment for HIV to reduce viral load and make untransmissable
- use of clean drug equipment.
What organism causes syphillis?
Bacteria called treponema pallidum
How is syphillis transmitted ?
Sexually transmitted usually through vaginal or anal sex where there is close contact with an infected sore
What are the symptoms of syphillis?
Sometimes asymptomatic
- painless sores/ulcers
- blotchy red rash on Palms and soles of feet
- tiredness/joint pain/swollen glands
How is syphillis diagnosed at the BPAS unit?
- blood sample (yellow/gold top) sent to acculabs
How long does it takes syphiis blood results to come back?
1 week
How is syphillis treated?
Either an antibiotic injection or oral antibiotics
Who is Eligible for HIV POCT and syphillis testing at BPAS?
Anyone whose CCG has commissioned BPAS to provide the service
