https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q Human Immunodeficiency Virus en-us 2022-07-14 08:27:00 UTC 2025-10-27 07:48:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9eb.png hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292664 It is a viral pathogen that interferes with the body’s ability to fight infection and disease. It does this by destroying the CD4 T cells or very important WBCs in the body. It is also classified as a STI or sexually transmitted infection.]]> 2022-07-14 08:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292664 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292799 Signs and symptoms are based upon which stage of HIV you are in. Primary infection, Clinical latent infection, Symptomatic HIV infection, and AIDS Progression. In most cases, common symptoms appear to be “normal” or the person may be asymptomatic. ]]> 2022-07-14 08:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292799 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292893 Ways of prevention can include, PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis), TasP (treatment as prevention), informing yourself and/or sexually partner if you have disease or are at risk, using clean needles, hand hygiene, male circumcision, and using protection while sexually active.]]> 2022-07-14 08:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292893 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292963 There is no cure for HIV. It can be controlled with antiviral treatment or ART therapy. ART therapy has been used to reduce the amount of AIDS deaths. ]]> 2022-07-14 08:33:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243292963 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243293560 People at risk include: sexually active persons, illicit drug users, persons with current STI’s]]> 2022-07-14 08:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243293560 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243295897 HIV can cause AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. ]]> 2022-07-14 08:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243295897 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243298291 It is acquired or spread by contact with infected blood, blood from illicit injection drug use (sharing needles), and from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.]]> 2022-07-14 08:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243298291 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243302824 This can also be called “Acute HIV”. Symptoms include: fever, headache, rash, sore throat, and muscle aches.]]> 2022-07-14 08:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243302824 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243303600 This can also be called “Chronic HIV”. During this stage, most appear asymptomatic or experience few symptoms like mentioned in the primary stage.]]> 2022-07-14 08:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243303600 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243304694 Symptoms include fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, diarrhea, thrush, and shingles. ]]> 2022-07-14 08:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243304694 hayleemusgrave https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243306224 If left untreated or noticed, HIV can cause AIDS. The progression symptoms include sweats, chills, chronic diarrhea, white spots on the tongue, fatigue, skin rashes or bumps, and recurring fevers. ]]> 2022-07-14 08:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hayleemusgrave/kuj0vqom3umyd40q/wish/2243306224