This presentation provides an overview of HIV and AIDS. It defines HIV as a virus that attacks the immune system and destroys the body's ability to fight infections and diseases. It is transmitted through certain body fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. The presentation details how HIV infects and replicates within immune cells called CD4 cells. It explains the stages of HIV infection from the initial window period to the development of AIDS when the immune system is severely compromised. Treatment options are discussed as well as strategies for prevention.
25. About the author:
John Schmied has been a secondary science school teacher for 20 years and is involved in developing
practical, yet innovative, hands on curriculum for teens. In addition he is a Chemical Hygiene Officer
and also created, developed and manages a 6 acre Environmental Center at his school site.
John’s presentations have been viewed worldwide & have
been in the top 5% of Slideshare for multiple years.
During this time John served as the Strategic planner for the
Friends of the Hidden River a 501(C)(3) non profit.
• Over the past 13 years Friends helped King County, WA
design, fund, construct & develop the 14,800 sqft
Brightwater Environmental Center in Woodinville WA.
• John is the Director & a principal developer of the
Ground to Sound STEM Environmental Challenge
course, a locally popular cutting edge environmental
program that merges, Science, Tech, Art, Multimedia
and other disciplines with Leadership studies at the
Center
Prior to this period John served as a U. S. Coast Guard
Officer primarily involved in ice, navigation & search and
rescue operations. His specialties are Ship handling, Diving
and Oceanographic Operations.
John can be contacted via Linked In.