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