HIV/AIDS AND HUMAN

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Shrinivas M.( M.pharm) ID NO. 2011H456054H

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION CAUSITIVE ORGANISM MODE OF TRANSMISION SYMPTOMS TESTS TREATMENT PREVENTION
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WHAT IS AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Which destroy body immune power AIDS is caused by virus HIV AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection HIV attacks

and destroys a type of white blood cell called a CD4 cell

When the immune system CD4 cells drop to a very
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a person's ability to fight infection is lost.

 You can have HIV for many years without

developing

AIDS

Medications are available to prolong life but

they do not cure the disease

But can live long productive lives when their

HIV infection is managed

In India NACO is working on control and

eradication of AIDS

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HIV Transmission
Common fluids that are a means of

transmission Blood ,Semen ,Vaginal Secretions ,Brest milk.

Sexual Contact Blood Exposure: Injecting drug use/needle

sharing

Transfusion of blood products Perinatal: Transmission from mom to baby Breastfeeding You cannot get HIV/AIDS from touching or
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SYMPTOMS
Diarrhoea or other bowel change Fatigue Fever Loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss Dry cough or shortness of breath Night sweats Swollen lymph nodes in the neck Confusion, difficulty concentrating, or

personality changes

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HIV Testing
Requires a blood or oral fluid sample ELISA WESTERN BLOT

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Treatments
The most effective treatment for HIV is highly

active antiretroviral therapy- a combination of several antiretroviral medicines that aims to control the amount of virus in your body. your immune system strong, taking medicines as prescribed, and monitoring your CD4+ counts to check the effect of the virus on your immune system is the best way to live longer with HIV

Other steps you can take include keeping

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Prevention
Avoid unprotected sexual contact Avoid drug and alcohol use to maintain good

judgment

Dont share needles used by others for:

Drugs, Tattoos
Avoid exposure to blood products Do not share personal items, such as

toothbrushes, razors
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Conclusion
Dont separate the AIDS people as they are

also a part of the society be treated as equals.

They need treatment and care so they should

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ANY QUERY..?

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THANK YOU!!

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