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HIV AWARENESS LECTURE
- 1. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS 01 Dec 14
- 12. What Actually Happens in HIV/ AIDS HIV infects White Blood Cells called CD4 cells and makes copies of itself Infects more CD4 Cells Number of CD4 Cells Reduce Body’s Immunity Reduces Multiple Severe Infections and Cancers ….AIDS
- 13. Modes of HIV Transmission
- 18. 1. Window Period • Time between Infection and appearance of antibodies in body fluids • 3 weeks to 3 months…..upto 6 months • No symptoms • HIV Test NEGATIVE
- 20. Acute Seroconversion Illness • Flu like Symptoms…Cough, cold, fever, sore throat • HIV Test Positive • Persists for 7-10 days
- 21. 3. Asymptomatic Phase • No symptoms for 2-8 years • Patient is INFECTIVE • HIV Test POSITIVE
- 22. AIDS • Last Stage of HIV Infection
- 23. 4. AIDS • Severe Unexplained Weight Loss • Severe Lung Infections….TB, Pneumocystis • Severe Skin Infections..Herpes • Rare types of Cancers…Kaposi’s sarcoma • Lymph Node Enlargement due to infections • HIV Test POSITIVE
- 24. LAB TESTS FOR HIV Screening Tests ELISA Rapid Tests Confirmation Western Blot
- 25. Specialized Tests Viral Load Specific Tests for Viral Antigens DNA PCR for detecting Viral presence
- 26. • Consent of Patient and Pretest Counseling Is a MUST before testing for HIV Testing • Absolute Secrecy about Results
- 27. PREVENTION AND CURE • As of now, NO DEFINITIVE CURE • PREVENTION IS BEST CURE FOR HIV • Medicines help in prolonging Life and Improve Quality of Life..DO NOT Cure
- 28. First Step In Prevention of HIV….AWARENESS
- 29. Prevent HIV
- 30. Medicines for Preventing HIV • Post Exposure Prophylaxis. • After exposure to infected fluids… • SOONER THE BETTER
- 31. Pregnancy and HIV • Preventable to some extent if Medication started during pregnancy • All babies born to HIV +ve Mothers will test +ve upto 18 months of age • Actual Status ascertained thereafter
- 32. Medicines If HIV +ve • Lifelong • Depending on CD4 Counts • Have Side Effects BUT Help in prolonging Life span and improving Quality of Life
- 33. Support for HIV +ve cases • Professional Counseling • Education and Awareness • Proper Medication • Psychological Support…Friends and Family, Support Groups