What are the 5 fluids that transmit HIV?
Blood, semen, vaginal secretions, rectal fluids, breastmilk
Can you get HIV from sharing food with someone who has HIV?
No! Sharing food or even eating utensils does not transmit HIV
You can tell by looking at someone, whether or not they have HIV
No, you cannot tell by just looking at someone
How does someone know if they have HIV?
They go and get tested
Is it okay to hug someone with HIV?
Yes, any type of casual contact poses no risk for contracting HIV (no exchange of the 5 fluids)
What are the 3 ways HIV is transmitted?
Unprotected sex, sharing needles, & mother to child
Name two (2) ways you can reduce your risk of contracting HIV
Using barrier methods (condoms), taking PrEP, talking with partner about sexual history, getting tested, practicing abstinence, not sharing needles, etc.
What does PrEP stand for?
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Why is it so important for early testing/treatment of HIV?
The sooner someone finds out they have HIV, the sooner they can be put on medication that will keep them healthier longer & even prolong an AIDS diagnosis
What does PEP stand for?
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
When would someone want to take PEP?
After they have been potentially exposed to the HIV virus whether it be sexually or via injection drug
When would someone want to take PrEP?
If they find themselves regularly engaging in behaviors that could potentially put them at risk for HIV
What type of infection takes advantage of an HIV-weakened immune system?
Opportunistic infection
Which further diagnosis can an HIV infection progress to?
AIDS
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
