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    This document provides information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and AIDS. It defines STIs as infections contracted through sexual contact and lists some common STIs. It then describes potential signs and symptoms of STIs for women and men. It defines HIV as a virus that attacks the immune system and explains what AIDS is. It discusses the differences between HIV and AIDS, transmission routes, testing windows, and prevention strategies. Finally, it provides data on STI transmission risks between men and women during unprotected sex.

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    ALL ABOUT STI/HIV/AIDS

    STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) are infections contracted


    by a person due to sexual contact with an infected person
    Common STIs include:

     Gonorrhea
     Syphilis
     Genital ulcer
     Genital warts
     Chlamydia
     Chanchriod
     Genital herpes
     HIV

    SOME SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF STI


    FOR WOMEN FOR MEN
    • Pain in your lower belly. • Pus coming out from the penis.
    • Sores in & around the vagina. • Open sore anywhere in the genital
    • Pain during intercourse. area.

    • Vaginal discharge. • Pain or burning when urinating.

    WHAT IS HIV?
    HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS
    Human: Infecting Human Beings
    Immunodeficiency: Decrease or weakness in the body’s
    ability to fight off infections and illnesses.
    Virus: A pathogen having the ability to replicate only inside a
    living cell.

    HIV VIRUS
    • HIV is a virus that hides in the blood, seminal fluid or
    genital tract of infected people.
    • It makes people sick by attacking their immune system
    and leads to AIDS.
    WHAT IS AIDS?
    Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
    A = Acquired, not inherited.
    I = Weakens the Immune system.
    D = Deficiency of certain white blood cells in
    the immune system.
    S = Syndrome, a group of symptoms or
    illnesses as a result of HIV infection.

    WHAT IS AIDS
     Occurs when the immune system of a
    person is extremely weak. He/she can
    have:
    1. Lab count of CD4 cells < 350
    2. Presence of opportunistic infections e.g. Tuberculosis, Candida esophagitis, Kaposi’s sarcoma or
    PCP Pneumonia.

     These infections occur as the individual’s body loses the ability to fight infections.

    HIV/AIDS: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?


    HIV
    • Is the infection state (immune system gradually
    breaks down).
    • No physical /identifiable indication on the infected
    person.
    • He/she can still carry on with life normally (plan for
    marriage, involve in politics; attend functions; go
    to work school, church, mosque, etc).
    • Still appears healthy and strong.
    AIDS
    • This is the disease state
    • AIDS symptoms begin to become identifiable –
    opportunistic infections start to develop
    • The individual becomes weak, sick and unable to
    carry on with normal daily activities.
    • May become very sick and die if adequate intervention is not put in place.
    HIV-1 AND HIV-2
    • HIV-1 and HIV-2
    – Transmitted through
    the same routes
    – Associated with
    similar opportunistic
    infections
    • HIV-1 is more common
    worldwide.
    • HIV-2 is found primarily in
    West Africa, Mozambique
    and Angola.
    Differences between HIV-1 and
    HIV-2
    • HIV-2 is less easily
    transmitted.
    • HIV-2 develops more slowly.
    • Mother to child transmission is relatively rare with HIV-2.

    WAYS OF TRANSMISSION
    1. Unprotected Sexual Intercourse with an
    infected partner.
    2. Blood and Blood products (Infected needles
    sharp objects or blood transfusion).
    3. Infected mother-to-child transmission (during
    Pregnancy, Delivery or Breastfeeding).

    HIV IS NOT TRANSMITTED


    • Through coughing
    • Sharing the toilet
    • Eating from the same dish
    • Mosquitoes
    • Water
    • Saliva
    • Sharing clothes
    HOW QUICKLY DOES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM BECOME WEAK FROM HIV
     Some people can have HIV for years and have no noticeable signs of AIDS.
     Others can become infected with HIV and develop symptoms of AIDS within Months.
     This difference is unpredictable and depends on the client’s own immune system and its reaction to HIV.

    SIGNS OF AIDS & AIDS RELATED DISEASES


    Some signs of AIDS AIDS-related diseases

    • Wasting/weight loss • Different types of Pneumonias


    • Fever • Different types of cancers
    • Prolonged diarrhea
    • Prolonged cough
    • Fungal infections of the mouth & throat
    • Kaposi’s Sarcoma
    • Herpes Zooster
    • Skin Infections

    COMMON SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OF AIDS


    WASTING SYNDROME ORAL CANDIDIASIS KAPOSI’S SARCOMA

    TB WITH RESPIRATORY DISTRESS


    HIV/AIDS: COMMON TERMS
    • Window Period:
    This is the time it takes the body to produce measurable amount of antibodies after infection. This could range
    between 6 weeks to 6 months. During this period screening test for HIV would test negative.
    • Asymptomatic Period:
    The period of time between infection and the beginning of signs and symptoms related to AIDS.

    PREVENTION OF HIV TRANSMISSION


    Public health strategies to prevent HIV transmission
    • ABC – Abstinence, Be faithful, Consistent and correct use of condom
    • Screen all blood and blood products.
    • Follow universal precautions.
    • Educate in safer sex practises.
    • Identify and treat STIs.
    • Provide referral for treatment of drug dependence.
    • Apply the comprehensive PMTCT approach. (Prevention of mother-to-child transmission)

    RISK OF STI TRANSMISSION PER EPISODE OF UNPROTECTED VAGINAL INTERCOURSE

    Data is in percentages – Alan Guttmacher Institute

    • Here we can see the tremendous risk of acquiring an STI that women have during one episode of
    unprotected sex, versus that of men. When we compare four different STIs, we see that the risk for
    women is double that of men for each one.

    • Therefore, women are more biologically vulnerable than men to STI and HIV acquisition during one
    episode of unprotected vaginal sex, regardless of age. Our clients need to be informed of this risk,
    and counseled as they make their family planning choices, to make sure that they have considered
    this risk.
    TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES
    938 AURORA BLVD. CUBAO, QUEZON CITY
    ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT

    SOCIOLOGY AND FAMILY PLANNING


    TITLE: ALL ABOUT HIV AND AIDS

    SUBMITTED BY:
    AUJERO, CARL EFRHIEN E.
    AR51FC1

    SUBMITTED TO:
    PRESCILLA B. LUZONG

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