Concept Paper I. Cover Page
Concept Paper I. Cover Page
Concept Paper I. Cover Page
I. COVER PAGE
HIV AWARENESS
Pocholo Balmes
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09357149679
09105408515
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RonavieveRobilla
Barangay Calumpang General Santos City
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August 9, 2018
II. INTRODUCTION
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is the virus that can lead to acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, if not treated. Unlike some other viruses, the
human body can’t get rid of HIV completely, even with treatment. So once you get HIV,
you have it for life.
HIV attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells (T cells), which help
the immune system fight off infections. Untreated, HIV reduces the number of CD4 cells
(T cells) in the body, making the person more likely to get other infections or infection-
related cancers. Over time, HIV can destroy so many of these cells that the body can’t
fight off infections and disease. These opportunistic infections or cancers take
advantage of a very weak immune system and signal that the person has AIDS, the last
stage of HIV infection.
No effective cure currently exists, but with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled.
The medicine used to treat HIV is called antiretroviral therapy or ART. If taken the right
way, every day, this medicine can dramatically prolong the lives of many people
infected with HIV, keep them healthy, and greatly lower their chance of infecting others.
Before the introduction of ART in the mid-1990s, people with HIV could progress to
AIDS in just a few years. Today, someone diagnosed with HIV and treated before the
disease is far advanced can live nearly as long as someone who does not have HIV.
There's no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS. But you can protect
yourself and others from infection.
Use a new condom every time you have sex. Use a new condom every time you
have anal or vaginal sex. Women can use a female condom. If using lubricant,
make sure it's water-based. Oil-based lubricants can weaken condoms and cause
them to break. During oral sex use a nonlubricated, cut-open condom or a dental
dam — a piece of medical-grade latex.
Use a clean needle. If you use a needle to inject drugs, make sure it's sterile and
don't share it. Take advantage of needle-exchange programs in your community
and consider seeking help for your drug use.
If you're pregnant, get medical care right away. If you're HIV-positive, you may
pass the infection to your baby. But if you receive treatment during pregnancy, you
can cut your baby's risk significantly.
Consider male circumcision. There's evidence that male circumcision can help
reduce a man's risk of getting HIV infection.
To the families-
To the researchers- it helps them to have knowledge and ideas on how to prevent HIV,
with that they can help find a solution or help medical professionals to find treatment for
it, not just vaccines but medicines for the HIV affected to be fully recovered.