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Fanta Bayoh
Rozanne Carlos
Eric Carpio
Erika Howell
Enock Teefe
Rosa Vasquez
ICEBREAKER
WHAT DO PEOPLE WITH HIV LOOK
LIKE???
WHAT IS HIV?
H IV
uman
mmunodeficiency
irus
WHAT IS AIDS?
A IDS
cquired
mmune
eficiency
yndrome
STAGES OF HIV
1. PRIMARY HIV INFECTION Flu-like symptoms that last a few weeks
This is when the body begins to create CD4 antibodies to fight the HIV virus
2. CLINICAL ASYMPTOMATIC STAGE
Asymptomatic: does not currently show symptoms of the disease being discussed
Can last for an average of 10 years
HIV is present and active in blood.
3. SYMPTOMATIC HIV INFECTION
Immune system becomes weak
Opportunistic infections/diseases occur
These diseases and infections would not cause harm to a normal person, but can be fatal for someone with a weak immune system
4. PROGRESSION FROM HIV TO AIDS
This is the fatal stage of HIV
The immune system is almost destroyed
The illness becomes more severe and you are diagnosed with AIDS
People DO NOT die from AIDS but from an opportunistic disease/infection
Those with the virus may or may not show
any symptoms!
WAYS OF TRANSMISSION
Sex: Vaginal, Anal, Oral Sharing Needles
DrugsTattoos/ Piercings
Mother To Child
Ways of Transmission
5 BODILY FLUIDS1. Blood2. Semen3. Pre-ejaculate4. Vaginal Secretions5. Breast Milk
FLUIDS THAT WILL NOT GIVE YOU HIV
Tears Saliva Sweat Urine
* In order to contract HIV by making out, you would have to swallow a whole gallon of someone’s spit!*
MYTHS OF TRANSMISSION
Hugging, Kissing or Shaking Hands
Sharing Utensils Using Public
Bathrooms Donating Blood Mosquito Bites
PROTECT YOURSELF! Don’t put yourself at risk Condoms are highly
protective against HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
Abstinence is the only 100% effective way to prevent STDs and pregnancy
THE HIV TEST
HOW THE TEST WORKS The HIV test looks for HIV antibodies in a person’s
blood. NOT FOR AIDS.
If you have enough of the antibodies, your test will be positive, which means you have been infected with HIV
If you do not have the antibodies (or enough of them), your test will be negative, and this could mean one of two things:
You do not have HIV
OR
You have been infected but your body has not made enough antibodies for the test to detect them.
THE WINDOW PERIOD It takes about 3 months after HIV infection for people
to develop antibodies to HIV.
It is best to wait at least three months after the last time you could have been exposed to HIV before taking the test.
Even if your test is negative after 3 months, some test centers may recommend testing again at 6 months, just to be extra sure.
TYPES OF TESTING
HOME TESTING KITS1.Purchase kit from a local
pharmacy.2. Take your own sample
(usually blood sample) 3. Send it off to a laboratory
for testing.4. After a few days, the
person will call in, with a personal identification code to receive results.
HOME TESTING KITS: DISADVANTAGES It’s not as efficient
or reliable! There are many
home test kits out that are not approved by the FDA which potentially can lead to unreliable results.
The testing kit may be expensive (~ $80.00)
RAPID TESTING The rapid HIV test consists of either a small
blood sample, or saliva. Some testing centers require that a patient
provide their name and a mailing address.
ADVANTAGE short amount of time you wait to receive your results.
DISADVANTAGE tests are expensive and there are a few places that
offer it free of charge.
This test takes place in a clinic. Personal information and results
will be kept in your medical record.
DISADVANTAGE Takes a little longer to get results
HOWEVER…. ADVANTAGE
These results are given to you at the clinic
Usually, FREE! It becomes part of your medical
history
CONFIDENTIAL TESTING
ANONYMOUS TESTING This test also takes place
in a clinic. You’re given a code that
you’ll use to call and get your results.
DISADVANTAGES Also takes a little longer to
get results ADVANTAGES
Quality counseling Anonymous Usually FREE!!
FREE HIV TESTING
To find free HIV Testing near you go to: http://www.hivtest.org/
METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL
THE PILL
Effectiveness: 92-99.7% Still need to use a
condom Disadvantages:
Must take pill everyday No protection from HIV,
STD’s
THE SHOT: DEPO PROVERA Effectiveness: 97-99.7% Still need to use a
condom Advantages:
Not taken daily and prevents pregnancy for 12 weeks.
Disadvantages May cause delay in
getting pregnant after shots are stopped.
THE CONDOM
Effectiveness: 85-98% Advantages:
Latex Condoms offer protection against HIV & STDs. Inexpensive & readily available.
Disadvantages: Uncooperative partners,
allergies, and possibility of breakage
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
DISEASES
STDS
Sexually Transmitted DiseasesAlso known as STIs: sexually transmitted infectionsSTDs are infectious diseases usually transmitted from
person to person through sexual intercourse or other intimate contact
If untreated, they can cause permanent damage such as infertility and can lead to life-threatening conditions
STD transmission can be prevented by the use of condoms or the practice of abstinence.
There are 65 million people living in the US with an incurable STD. That is 1 in 4 people!
In the US there are over 19 million new STD infections every year, and almost half of them are among young people ages 15-24 years old
HOW ARE STDS TRANSMITTED? Vaginal Sex Oral Sex Anal Sex Any exchange of bodily
fluids(blood, semen, vaginal
secretions, pre-ejaculate, breast milk)
STDs can still be transmitted even when there are no symptoms!
COMMON STDS Chlamydia Gonorrhea Genital Herpes Syphilis HIV/AIDS Hepatitis
CHLAMYDIA
The most widespread STD in the United States It is a bacterial infection that can be treated with
antibiotics More than 50% of those infected have no
symptoms at all In 2007, the rate of infection for females was over
3 times greater than the rate for males
CHLAMYDIA Symptoms
Female: Abnormal discharge (may have an
odor) Painful periods or bleeding between
periods Pain while urinating or having sex Abdominal pain or fever Itching in or around vagina
CHLAMYDIA Symptoms
Male: Clear or cloudy discharge
from the penis Painful urination Burning and itching around
the opening of the penis Pain and swelling of the
testicles
GONORRHEA Also known as “the
clap” It is a bacterial
infection that can be treated with antibiotics
Symptoms usually appear within 2-5 days of exposure but many people have no symptoms
GONORRHEA
SymptomsWomen:
Vaginal discharge Burning and pain while
urinating and increased urination
Sore throat Fever Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during intercourse
Labial swelling caused by gonorrhea
GONORRHEA Symptoms
Male: Pain and burning while urinating Discharge from the penis (green,
yellow, or white in color) Increased urinary frequency Red or swollen opening of the
penis Tender or swollen testicles Sore throat
GENITAL HERPES
1 in 4 adults has herpes There are 30 million cases of herpes in the US
with about 1 million NEW cases every year! The infection is caused by a virus that has no
known cure. Most people infected with the virus do not know
that they have it since they have no symptoms.
GENITAL HERPES Symptoms
Small, red bumps, blisters and open sores in the genital, anal and nearby areas.
Pain or itching around genital area, buttocks or inner thighs
HEPATITIS B A virus that primarily infects the liver causing
inflammation Results from exposure to blood or bodily fluids
containing blood, including unprotected sexual contact and contaminated needles.
Can be prevented by a vaccine Can be treated with antiviral treatment
HEPATITIS B
SymptomsAbdominal PainDark Urine Joint PainLoss of appetiteWeakness and fatigueNausea and vomitingYellowing of the skin
HPV
HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus There is no cure for HPV There are over 100 types of HPV, some which
can cause complications such as cervical cancer. Can be prevented by a vaccine.
HPV Symptoms
Warts in the genital area- may be raised or flat, alone or in groups, small or large and are sometimes cauliflower shaped.
Lesions may appear on the anus, scrotum, groin, thighs, penis, cervix or in the vagina.
SYPHILIS
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that can be treated with antibiotics
It is a three stage infection with different symptoms in each stage
SYPHILIS: STAGE 1
Symptoms Painless sores Swollen lymph nodes
SYPHILIS: STAGE 2
SymptomsFeverFatigueAches and painsLoss of appetite Skin rash on the palms
or soles
SYPHILIS: STAGE 3 Symptoms
Brain, Heart and Nervous System problems
Damage can occur in the brain, nerves, eyes, heart, blood vessels, liver, bones and joints.
PROTECT YOURSELF!
The only way to be 100% safe from contracting HIV or STDs is:
and not sharing needles of any kind!!
ABSTINENCE
CONDOM DEMO
1. Check the expiration date
2. Make sure there is an air bubble
3. Slide the condom to the side and open the package 4. Place condom on banana (ridges up) and slide all
the way down
5. Roll condom off of banana and place in napkin
LAST MINUTE TIPS!
Do not exchange bodily fluids
Do not use oil based lubricants
Use a new latex condom every time you engage in sex.
If you are allergic to latex condoms, Polyurethane condoms can be used as a replacement.