AIDS/HIV by Karen Mejia-Valladares https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd One of the world's most difficult diseases. en-us 2017-10-26 20:37:27 UTC 2025-11-02 16:38:37 UTC hello@padlet.com What is AIDS/HIV? karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201026964
  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is an virus that attacks the CD4 cells (T cells) that helps fight off infections in the immune system.
  •  HIV is followed by AIDS, which is the most sever phase of HIV.
  • AIDS can damage a persons immune system severely. With their immune system badly damaged opportunistic infections could occur (sever illnesses). 
    • ]]>     2017-10-26 20:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201026964     What causes it? karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027632
  • HIV caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. The virus can can come from infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids.  
  • One can also get HIV from having unprotected sex with a person infected with the virus, drug needles shared with an infected person.
  • Since the virus can't survive outside the body, it can spread just by simple contact such as kissing or sharing drinks with an infected patient.
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  • Standard treatment:
    • Antiretroviral therapy/ART: combination of medicines which can slow down the multiplication of the virus. 
  • Treatment of the HIV should be started as soon as possible.
    • ]]>     2017-10-26 20:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027740     How can it be prevented? karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027809
  • No sharing of your own personal items
  • if sexually active, take strict precautions such as talking to your partners before any sexual activity 
  • Needles or syringes should NEVER be shared with anyone infected or not.

    • ]]>     2017-10-26 20:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027809     Prognosis karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027958
  • HIV and AIDS can not be cured completely. However, survival rates can vary.
  • Patients infected with HIV are now expected to live for decades if taking proper treatments.
  • Patients with AIDS often don't live for more than a couple years, although it is now possible with improvement of medications and treatments.
    • ]]>     2017-10-26 20:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201027958     Sources: karen_vall_kv https://padlet.com/karen_vall_kv/zwljypu6hdcd/wish/201359485
  • Content Source: CDC's HIV BasicsDate last updated: May 15, 2017. “What Are HIV and AIDS?” HIV.gov, 26 Sept. 2017, www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids. 

    • Grompf, Sandra Gonzalez . “HIV Cont. .” Edited by Melissa Conrad Stoppler, Emedicinehealth.com, www.emedicinehealth.com/hivaids/page8_em.htm. 

    • “HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection - Treatment Overview.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/tc/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-treatment-overview#1. 
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