1. HIV/AIDS

2. WHAT IS HIV??
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
H: Human
I:Immunodeficiency
V:Virus
HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

3. HIV
• Invades the helper T cells (CD4 cells) in the
body of the host (defense mechanism of a
person)
• Preventable, manageable but not curable

4. WHAT IS AIDS ???
A: Acquired
I:Immunodeficiency
S: Syndrome
AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

5. AIDS
• Disease limits the body’s ability to fight
infection due to markedly reduced helper T
cells.
• Patients have a very weak immune system
(defense mechanism)
• Patients predisposed to multiple opportunistic
infections leading to death

6. Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission
• Blood products
• Semen
• Vaginal fluids
Transmission through bodily fluids

7. Mode of HIV/AIDS Transmission
• Sharing Needles
– Without sterilization Increases the chances of
contracting HIV
• Unsterilized blades
Transmission through Intravenous Drug Abuse

8. Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission
Unprotected Intercourse
Through Sex

9. Modes of HIV/AIDS Transmission
• Before Birth
• During Birth
Mother-to-Baby

10. This does not cause HIV/Aids
Eating together
Working together
Shaking hands