What is the
difference
between
HIV and
AIDS?
HIV is a virus that
cause to AIDS. You
can have HIV
without having AIDS.
Many people in our
world have HIV, but
can live many years
without developing
AIDS.
All in all, if you have
AIDS, it means that
you also have HIV.
But not all HIV have
AIDS.
HIV/AIDS
By: June K. 1003
How to Prevent?
There is no vaccine for HIV, but we can
learn how to protect ourselves, and
decrease risk of getting HIV.
What is HIV/AIDS?
HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is
a germ which is virus that destroy our
immune system, especially CD4 cell,
which is a type of white blood, and also
include antigens and antibodies that help
human body from infections and
inflammation of other disease.
If HIV isnt treated, the body will get sick
easily because the immunity of body
become weaker, and this can risk to AIDS
or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
For today, HIV/AIDS doesnt have cure
yet. But it can be controlled by use
medicine called antiretroviral therapy or
ART. If people take the right way, it can
increase a chance for living longer, and
not spread to other people.
*HIV = About 200 of CD4 cells start to
be attacks.
*AIDS = Between 500-1600 of CD4 cells
are destroyed.
Sexual Contact
Blood (Transfusion)
From mother to child
Symptoms
HIV symptoms are similar with flu.
Red
ribbon is
a symbol
of people
who
living
with
AIDS.