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hiv
human immunodeficiency virus
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aids
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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advanced stage of hiv
aids
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Collection of cells and substances (T and
B-lymphocytes, CD4 receptors)
• Defend the body against foreign substances
• SOLDIERS of the body
immune system
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hiv infects a person's immune cells
cd4 and t cells
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treatment for hiv
antiretroviral drugs
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It is an infection
primarily transmitted
through sexual contact,
but may also be
transmitted through
non-sexual means
sti
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common signs and symptoms of sti PSPYUA
pain passing urine
severe itchiness
pain during sex
yellowish/abnormal discharge
ulcerations
abdominal pain
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It
is
the
an
body
infection
by
or
taking
malignancy
system
that
an
has
advantage
advanced
been
HIV
that
ofan
attacks
severely
immune
weakened
infection
opportunistic infection
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examples of opportunistic infections
lung infection
fungal infections
swollen lymph nodes
kaposi's sarcoma, shingle
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hiv transmission
blood
semen
vaginal fluids
breast milk
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hiv transmission: principles
exit
survive
sufficient
entry
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In April 2022, there were _ newly confirmed HIV-positive
individuals reported to the HIV/AIDS & ART Registry of the Philippines
1,198
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_ (350) had clinical manifestations of advanced HIV infection (WHO
clinical stage 3 or 4) at the time of diagnosis.
29%
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remains the predominant mode of
transmission (98%, 1169).
sexual contact
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A person’s HIV status can
only be determined
through
HIV antibody testing
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HIV testing is
_, _
accompanied by pre-and post
test counselling
strictly voluntary, confidential
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hiv testing facilities
social hygiene clinics
doh licensed ofw clinics
accredited hiv counseling and testing centers
treatment hubs
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Time between the initial HIV infection and the
development of a measurable body response to
the infection
window period; 3 months
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 HIV negative
 Window Period
 1-3 months
 Can transmit HIV
newly-infected with hiv
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 HIV+
 Healthy for 2-10 years
 No symptoms
 Can transmit HIV
hiv+ without aids
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 HIV +
 Starts to get sick with
various infections
 Can transmit HIV
early aids
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 HIV +
 Body is very weak and
easily gets infections
 Can transmit HIV
late aids
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key hiv prevention messages ABCDE
abstinence
be mutually faithful
correct and consistent use of condoms
don't use drugs
educate
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generally acquired thru unsafe sexual contact, is
caused by microorganisms that include HIV.
sti
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acquired in the same manner as most STIs, is a
microorganism that attacks and destroys the human
immune system.
hiv
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where the body no longer has a functioning
immune system to ward off opportunistic infections
and malignancies, which ultimately prove fatal.
aids
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