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    HIV attacks and weakens the immune system, leading to AIDS. There are two types of HIV. People become infected mainly through unprotected sex or contact with infected blood. Early HIV has no symptoms, but later symptoms include fever, weight loss, and infections. Prevention methods include abstinence, monogamy, condom use, and safe medical practices. Infected people should avoid transmission and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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    HIV attacks and weakens the immune system, leading to AIDS. There are two types of HIV. People become infected mainly through unprotected sex or contact with infected blood. Early HIV has no symptoms, but later symptoms include fever, weight loss, and infections. Prevention methods include abstinence, monogamy, condom use, and safe medical practices. Infected people should avoid transmission and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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    HIV attacks and weakens the immune system, leading to AIDS. There are two types of HIV. People become infected mainly through unprotected sex or contact with infected blood. Early HIV has no symptoms, but later symptoms include fever, weight loss, and infections. Prevention methods include abstinence, monogamy, condom use, and safe medical practices. Infected people should avoid transmission and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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    HIV AND AIDS

    By ThankGod Okoroji

    07/06/09
    Facts About HIV and AIDS
     What is HIV
     What is AIDS
     Types of HIV
     How is HIV Contacted
     Symptoms of HIV and AIDS
     How can HIV and AIDS infection be
    prevented

    07/06/09 2
    What Is HIV
    • HIV is immunodeficiency virus, the
    pathogenic organism that causes AIDS.
    • HIV is found in the body fluids
    (particularly blood, semen and vaginal
    secretions) of infected persons.
    • It is believed that on average, people
    infected with HIV will develop Aids
    between 5-10 years after infection.

    07/06/09 3
    What Is AIDS
    AIDS is acquired immune deficiency
    syndrome, a condition caused by HIV,
    which attacks the immune system
    and renders it unable to fight disease
    and infection

    07/06/09 4
    Types of HIV

    There are two main strains of the HIV virus


     HIV1: Time between infection and the
    onset of AIDS.

     HIV2:The AIDS related illnesses.

    07/06/09 5
    How Is HIV Contacted
     80% is gotten mainly through
    unprotected sexual
    intercourse
     Through transfusion of unsafe
    blood product that is HIV+
     By infants of infected mothers
    during pregnancy and
    childbirth
     From unsterilized sharp
    objects e.g.
    needles,syringes,razor
    blades, circumcision
    instrument
    07/06/09 6
    Symptoms of HIV/AIDS
     HIV has no symptoms in the early stages
     Persistent fever
     White coating on tongue
     Prolonged diarhoea/stooling
     Enlarged glands in neck, groin and armpit
     Persistent cough
     Skin infections
     Unexplained weight loss lasting at least
    one month

    07/06/09 7
    How can HIV and AIDS
    infection be prevented
     Abstinence
     Keep one, faithful sexual partner and
    remain faithful to him or her.
     Use latex condoms.
     Avoid sharing needles or using any
    skin piercing instruments that has not
    been sterilized.

    07/06/09 8
    Advice for HIV infected
    people
     Infected person must live a positive
    life.
     Avoid passing the to other through
    sexual.
     Eat nourishing food.
     Get plenty of rest
     Should live in a clean environment.

    07/06/09 9
    THANK YOU

    07/06/09 10

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