By:

Amber

Wisniewski

Nick Oliverio

Julia Cox

Lauren Balodis

HIV/AIDS

What is HIV/AIDS?

HIV/AIDSHIVHuman

Immunodeficiency Virus

HIV-1, commonly known as “ HIV,” is primarily found in humans

AIDSAcquired Immune

DeficiencyIn 2006 56,000

people died of AIDS in the United States

There is no known cure

Signs and Symptoms

HIVFlu-like symptoms within the first few weeks

of becoming infectedSymptoms disappear, but most people show

no symptoms at all -- for years after becoming infected

Just because no symptoms are shown doesn’t mean the virus isn’t replicating itself

Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

The final stage of HIVImmune system is brutally damaged and

cannot effectively fight off viruses, diseases, infections and cancers

AIDS

Not wearing a condom and having intercourse with someone who is infected with HIVAnal intercourse is more risky than vaginal

intercourse Multiple sex partners that are infected with

STI’s can pose a greater risk for infection• Sharing of needles or other medical equipment

for the use of injections• Being born to an infected mother: through

pregnancy, birth, or breast feeding

How HIV Spreads

Signs and Symptoms

Can be passed though airCan be passed though insects ex: mosquitoesCan be passed by holding handsCan be passed though kissing

HIV MYTHS

Prevention

Prevent HIV/AIDSWEAR A CONDOM

Do not use LAMBSKIN condoms; they do not protect you from HIV/AIDS

Until in a monogamous relationship with a tested, uninfected partner

• Abstinence• Limit sex partners

Get TESTED!!!RegularlySpecifically with

each new sexual partner

Do not assume that you are invincible

"Just Use It"

Referenceswww.cdc.gov www.youtube.c

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http://youtu.be/Ryyk92hpXEU http://youtu.be/RWbprBw-yGE http://youtu.be/N0CtuXHvyE0 http://youtu.be/b2vd1Q-SGMo http://youtu.be/hh1OBvThcbU