AIDS

toc 1374769356 1374331569 = Definition: = The final stages of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). pp.344 HGD Chapter 13, pp.344

= Examples: =

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 * Soaking night sweats
 * Shaking chills or fever higher than 100 F (38 C) for several weeks
 * Cough and shortness of breath
 * Chronic diarrhea
 * Persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth
 * Headaches
 * Persistent, unexplained fatigue
 * Blurred and distorted vision
 * Weight loss
 * Skin rashes or bumps


 * HIV is the infection that causes AIDS.
 * HIV has few or no symptoms for up to 10 years or more before symptoms of AIDS develop.
 * There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but treatment is available.
 * HIV can be spread during sex play.
 * Latex and female condoms offer very good protection against HIV

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= Mnemonics: = __**Symptoms of AIDS**__


 * A**- acquire rapid weight loss
 * I**- includes dry cough
 * D**- diarrhea
 * S**- swollen lymph nodes

__**Causes of HIV**__
 * H** - Humans sharing bodily fluids
 * I** - Intravenous drug use, sexual intercourse, or blood transfusions spread it.
 * V** - Varies from type to type (symptoms)

=In the News:= [] More and more people in Banda are being affected with AIDS. Including a good amount of pregnant women. [] Seattle AIDS walk raises more than $400,000 from volunteers. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251705.php Non-infected babies born to HIV mothers have decreased resistance for measles.

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