Adrian Jared Morales Pérez

Cynthia Alejandra Hernández Ibarra

Karla Iveth Rodríguez Rivera
 Definition
HIV (human
immunodeficiency virus) is
a virus that attacks the
body's immune system. If
left untreated, it can cause
AIDS (acquired immune
deficiency syndrome). By
knowing the basics about
HIV, you can stay healthy
and prevent HIV
transmission . You can also
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materials, or watch videos,
about basic HIV
information.
What is HIV?
• HIV (human immunodeficiency
virus) is a virus that attacks the
body's immune system. If left
untreated, it can cause AIDS
(acquired immune deficiency
syndrome).
• There is currently no effective
cure. Once you get HIV, you have
it for life.
• However, with proper medical
care, it can be controlled. People
with HIV infection who receive
effective treatment can live long
and healthy lives and protect their
partners.
 Risk factor's
There are some behaviors that increase a person's risk of
getting HIV:

■ having anal or vaginal intercourse without a condom;

■ having another sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, or
gonorrhea;
■ sharing needles, syringes, drug solutions, or other contaminated infective material for injection
drug use;
■ receive injections, blood transfusions or tissue transplants without guarantees of safety or
undergo medical procedures that involve cuts or perforations with non-sterile instruments; and
■ accidentally stick with a needle, something that particularly affects health personnel.
Signs and symptoms
Some people infected with HIV develop a flu-like
illness two to four weeks after the virus enters the
body. This illness, known as primary (acute) HIV
infection, can last a few weeks. Here are some of
the possible signs and symptoms:
Without treatment, HIV usually turns into AIDS in about 8 to 10 years.
When AIDS occurs, there is serious damage to the immune system.
Opportunistic infections or opportunistic cancers are more likely to
develop, diseases that do not usually cause disease in a person with a
healthy immune system.
The following may be the signs and symptoms of some of these
infections:

• Sweats
• Fever
• Shaking chills
• Headache
• Recurrent fever
• Muscle and joint pain
• Chronic diarrhea
• Eruption
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Sore throat and painful
• Persistent white patches or
mouth sores
unusual lesions on the tongue or
• Swollen lymph nodes,
mouth
mainly in the neck
• Persistent fatigue, with no
• Diarrhea
apparent cause
• Weightloss
• Soft spot
• Cough
• Weightloss
• Night sweats
• Skin rashes or bumps
 Treatment

Consists of antivirals for HIV

There is no cure for AIDS, but strict adherence to antiretroviral therapy can significantly
slow the progress of the disease and prevent secondary infections and complications.
 Prevention
 Condoms are highly efficient in
preventing sexually transmitted diseases.  Not having sex (which is also
known as sexual abstinence).

 You cannot get HIV from activities

that do not involve contact with body  Never share needles, syringes, or
fluids (such as semen, vaginal other injection supplies.
secretions, or blood).

You need to get tested for HIV before pregnancy.

If you are pregnant and have the virus present,
go to the doctor to receive treatment.
Such as semen, vaginal secretions, or________________

Match the pictures with

Which is also known as sexual abstinence______________ the correct answer.

Efficient in preventing sexually transmitted diseases_________________

Never share ________________