WEEK FOUR
TOPIC: STIS/HIV/AIDS
STIS: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
HIV:
H – Human: it can only infect human being
I – Immuno- Deficiency: the virus weakens the immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infections
V – Virus: A virus can only reproduce itself by taking over a cell in the body of its hosts
Therefore: the final stage of HIV is AIDS
AIDS:
A– Acquired : AIDS is not inherited but it is acquired after birth either by parents or other means
I – Immuno : Your body immune system includes the organs and cells that works to fight off infections or diseases
D– Deficiency: You acquire AIDS when your immune system is not working the way it should
S – Syndrome : A syndrome is a collection of symptoms and signs of diseases
CAUSES OF HIV/AIDS
- Through blood transfusions, blood products, tissue transplants that are contaminated
- Through sexual intercourse with an infected person
- Being born by an infected mother: it can be pass from an infected mother to an innocent child during pregnancy, birth or during breastfeeding
- Contact between broken skin, or wounds of an infected person
- Deep open mouth kissing if the person with HIV has sores or bleeding gums.
- Eating food that has been pre-chewed by an HIV infected person, through this infected blood mixed with food while chewing and the virus can be transferred
- Sharing of sharp objects such as razor blades, needles, barbing clippers etc with an infected person
EFFECTS OF HIV/AIDS
- There will be increase in medical bills
- Reduction in manpower need: victim of HIV/AIDS will not be effective in their duties
- There will be increase in children drop out in schools: An infected child will not be able to complete his/her education because of constant illness likewise a parent infected with HIV/AIDS will not be effective at work and eventually lost their job
- Eventually loss of life
- It may lead to divorce: if the wife or husband is infected it can lead to total separation.
- It leads to psychological problems due to deep thinking of the victim.
EVALUATION:
- Give the full meaning of the following and explain:
- STIs
- HIV
- AIDS
- State the causes of HIV/AIDS
- Highlight the effects of HIV/AIDS
ASSIGNMENT:
- List 5 symptoms of HIV/AIDS
- Is it true that there is vaccine for the total cure of HIV/AIDS?