https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4 HIV/AIDS en-us 2022-04-16 01:37:11 UTC 2022-04-18 02:41:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1665984887/52f1ad1f4008d250909f37ea40ac05b4/tcell_aids.jpg whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145295948 The pathogen responsible for AIDS is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Once a person is infected with HIV, the immune system breaks down as CD4 receptors become destroyed or impaired. The immune system’s breakdown leads to the symptoms and infections that characterize AIDS.]]> 2022-04-16 02:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145295948 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297293 2022-04-16 03:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297293 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297395 The long term effect of living with HIV is having it develop into AIDS and having a compromised immune system. AIDS is often fatal and leaves its victim extremely sick.]]> 2022-04-16 03:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297395 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297483 As the disease progresses to Stage 4 or AIDS, a persons immune system will have severe damage and major oppurtunistic infections and cancers may occur.
Kaposi's Sarcoma is a common type of cancer that AIDS patients may develop.]]> 2022-04-16 03:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297483 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297778 These are a few ways HIV/AIDS may be transmitted. It is very important if you have been exposed to seek immediate healthcare.]]> 2022-04-16 03:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145297778 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145309775 2022-04-16 03:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145309775 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145310370 2022-04-16 03:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145310370 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145701276 This is the breakdown of the CD4 and T cell. It illustrates exactly how the HIV pathogen destroys the cell.]]> 2022-04-16 22:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145701276 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145702235 There is no cure for HIV. There are medications such as antiretroviral drugs that are commonly used as a treatment for HIV.]]> 2022-04-16 22:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145702235 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145702315 Just like with any other STI, prevention is key.
 Have safe sex and avoid sharing bodily fluids.
Get tested regularly!]]> 2022-04-16 22:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2145702315 whitwhit2011 https://padlet.com/whitwhit2011/ylyo6xh5janyope4/wish/2146358567

• In pregnancy HIV can circulate through the body and cause damage to a fetus.
• Newborns may be infected with HIV through the mother.
•  Infants born with HIV will have lower mental and motor skills than those born without HIV. 
• As a result of HIV, AIDS may develop and weaken the babies immune system.
• 25-30% of HIV infected babies will not reach their first birthday.

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