AWAS!!!

Do you know what is HIV?

HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
It is a type of retrovirus that contains RNA as its genetic information and have the enzyme reverse transcriptase.
This virus produce the DNA copy of its RNA when it infects a cell.

AIDS?

AIDS stands for the Acquired Immune Deficiency Symdrome
AIDS is caused by the virus HIV.
It is the advance level of the infection of HIV.
Once the body has reached the level of AIDS....there is NO CURE, ONLY DEATH!!!
But treatments are recommended to prolong the lifespan of the patient.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Prevention

Aids and Sex Education

Educational film about HIV/AIDS being shown in a village in Papua New Guinea.
The world AIDS campaign

Prevention of sexual transmission of HIV

The ABC Rule

A
-Abstinence for youth, including the delay of sexual debut and abstinence
until marriage.

B
-Being tested for HIV and being faithful in marriage and monogamous relationships.
C
-Correct and consistent use of condoms for those who practice high-risk behaviours.

Prevention of HIV through blood

i)The blood need to be screened test first before transfer to another people
ii)Do not share personal things especially shaving blade with HIV patient

Prevention of HIV transmission from Mother To child

i)Avoiding unwanted pregnancies among HIV positive women
ii)Preventing the transmission of HIV from HIV positive mothers to their infants during pregnancy, labour, delivery and breastfeeding.

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