HIV
Transcript: Mode of Viral Transmission -36million infected by HIV worldwide(approximately 1.1% of the world's population) -Sixth-leading cause of death among 25 to 44years old -Highest percentage in Sub-Saharan Africa (25.4million people,about 7.4% of people 15-49years old) -About 2million people are infected in North America -HIV can stay in your body for 10years or more without showing any symptoms -Last year, HIV/AIDS killed more than 3 000 000 -AIDS/HIV infection takes 8,200 lives per day AIDS(Acquired Immune deficiency symdrome) is caused by HIV HIV affects helper T cells(immune system cells) by binding together and fuse with cell membrane, viral genes transcribed and HIV components produced, thus new viruses constructed Disease caused by HIV -Fever -Fatigue -Achy muscles, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes -Sore throat and headache -Skin rash -Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea -Weight loss -Dry cough -Pneumonia -Night sweats -Nail changes -Yeast infections -Confusion or difficulty concentrating -Cold sores or genital herpes -Tingling and weakness -Menstrual irregularities Mr.Stewart's HIV sheet HIV http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20539037_2,00.html http://www.livestrong.com/article/91688-important-hiv-aids/ http://trialscentral.org/blog/some-interesting-facts-about-hivaids/ Type of virus -Infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, breast milk, tears, urine, and other body fluids containing blood -Pregnancy(can carry on to child) -Drugs use(needles) -Sexual(protective sex with someone who's already infected) Body defense against HIV Antiretroviral therapy(ART) is recommended treatment for HIV.ART helps prevents HIV from multiplying and destroying infection-fighting cells Human Immunodeficieny Virus -Absent of sex -Protected sex -Do not have sex if HIV positive -Do not share drug equipments -Cover up wounds(exposed to blood) -Take ART to lower the chance of passing it on to others Body Cells affected by HIV Human genitals contain cells named langerin cells, which are functioned to produce proteins. Langerin is used to protect the body from viruses, such as HIV Interesting Facts http://www.ehow.com/about_5100592_type-virus-hiv.html Biography HIV, is part of a family of viruses called retroviridae and is a member of the genus lentivirus Symptoms of HIV Prevention of viral transmission By Kenny N Treatments or vaccines available for the virus http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV