Measles and HIV Flashcards
What are the symptoms of measles?
Symptoms include fever and a skin rash
Can measles be fatal?
Yes
How are the measles spread?
Inhaling droplets from things such as sneezing and coughing
How are the measles controlled?
Vaccinating children at a young age
What are the symptoms of HIV?
A flu-like illness
How is HIV spread?
By sexual contact and the exchange of fluids such as blood when taking drugs
What type of microorganism are the measles?
Bacterium
How is HIV treated?
With antiretroviral drugs
How does HIV attack the body?
It will attack the bodies immune cells
What happens to the body at late stages of HIV/AIDS(to the immune system)?
The bodies immune system will be very weak so is open to other infections or cancers
What type of microorganism is HIV?
It is a virus