properly and is low

HIV/AIDS 101

Syndrome- experiences a wide range of different

diseases and oportunistic infections (collection of
signs and symptoms)

HIVAIDS

What
is
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

Human

Human Only passed fro human to

human
ImmunodeficiencyAttacks
the
Immune system and weakens the bodys
defenses against
disease or infection
Virus an organism which reproduces
itself by taking over the machinery of the
human cell.

Some of these people will develop AIDS as

a result of thei HIV infection
The VIRUS

Family: Human Retrovirus (retroviridae)

Subfamily:Lentiviruses

4 retroviruses cause human disease

2 groups
1.

Human T Lymphotrophic
Viruses (HTLV-1 and HTLVII), which are transforming
retroviruses;

2.

Human Immunodeficiency
viruses:HIV 1 and HIV 2
cause cytopathic effects

Acquired- transmitted from person to person

(opportunistic infection)
Immune-affects the bodys Immune System, part
of the body which usually works to fight off
bacteria and viruses
Deficiency- makes the Immune System not work

How does HIV cause AIDS?

HIV destroys a certain kind of blood cells
(CD4+ T cells), which is crucial to the normal
function of the human immune system. Most
people infected with HIV carry the virus for years
before enough damage is done to the immune
system for AIDS to develop. Reducing
the
amount of virus in the body with anti-retroviral
therapies can dramatically slow the destruction of
a persons immune system.

What is CDC Definition of AIDS?

-all HIV-infected people who have fewer than
200 CD4+ T cells per cubic millimeter of blood.

[Global, National, Regional

attachments/documents]

Data,

see

A.S.A.P. Strategy

A-wareness and advocacy

S-urveillance and strategic information
A-ccess to basic and comprehensive prevention
services, testing and treatment
P-artnership in policies, programs and projects

THREE MODES OF TRANSMISSION:

1. BLOOD TRANSMISSION - 90-98 %

a. Blood Transfusion
b. Organ Transplant
Behaviors that put Filipinos at risk for HIV

c. Sharing Used Needles

d. Needle Pricks (injecting needles)

Younger age of first sex

Younger Filipinos try injecting drugs
More males engage in anal sex
Unprotected sex with >1 sexual partner
Most injecting drug users share needles
Few voluntarily get tested for HIV and know
their HIV status so many may be spreading HIV
and not know it

2. SEXUAL TRANSMISSION - Unprotected

Penetrative Sexual Intercourse - 1-98%
depending on:
a. Frequency (sometimes, often, always)
b. Manner (Anal, Vaginal, Oral)

3. MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION 15-30

%
a. During Pregnancy - 15%
b. Process of Delivery - 20%
c. Through Breastfeeding - 30%

FOUR
BODY
FLUIDS
CAPABLE
TRANSMITTING THE HIV VIRUS:

OF

-is the successful entry of HIV into the persons

body

Stages of HIV infection

1. Primary Infection (window Period)- 1 st 3
months, flu-like symptoms

1. BLOOD
2. BREAST MILK

2. Asymptomatic
symptoms

3. VAGINAL FLUID
4. SEMINAL FLUID

3. Symptomatic
symptoms

Kissing

Hugging

Shaking hands

Sharing eating utensils

Using common restroom

Swimming in a pool with a PLHIV

Mosquito bites

Saliva

Tears

Sweat

Other body secretions

stage-

no

signs

amd

with

signs

and

4. AIDS- final stage, End stage, may lead to

death if not given proper medical
intervention

Do not transmit HIV

x

Stage-

Four (4) Principles of Transmission

How will you know if you have HIV?

HIV Antibody Test

HIV Infection

Confidential

Accompanied
counseling

Voluntary

With consent

by

pre-

and

post-

test

Minors 15 yo and below should be

accompanied
by
parent/guardian/social
worker

STIs

Window Period

From the last risky behavior up to 3 months

If a person is tested within this period. The

result could reveal a FALSE NEGATIVE
RESULT.

Treatment care and support

Regular blood test to

determine CD4 Count and Viral
Load

The person can already pass it to another

person.

WAYS TO PREVENT AND CONTROL HIV

INFECTION

Enrollment to the nearest treatment hub

Taking Anti-Retroviral Drugs

to slow down the progression of nfection and
may prolong life

Treatment of opportunistic infections

Advice on adopting a positive attitude and a

healthy lifestyle

Seek out a HIV support group

Abstinence
Be mutually faithful to uninfected partner
Correct, Consistent Condom Use)
Don't share used needles/syringes. Don't use
drugs, or drink too much alcohol (it can impair
your judgment and lower inhibitions)
Education , Early detection and Treatment of

"Classmates, mahatag man daw si doc sang handouts. Gin-type ko

lang just in case. Plus do download the attachments pgd for the
global, national kg regional data and stat. God bless!