Sharing my questions and answers about HIV-AIDS
- 1. Sharing my questions and answers about HIV/AIDSByAnoukMalboeufGaborone, 2009Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 2. What is HIV?H HumanI ImmunodeficiencyV VirusAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 3. A AcquiredI ImmuneD DeficiencyS SyndromeWhat does “AIDS” stand for?Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 4. In Botswana, 17 000 peoples died because of AIDS in 2007(Source UNAIDS/UHO)Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 5. AIDS was discovered in US (1981)HIV started in Central Africa (Blood Samples from 1960-1970)It is in the Middle of 20th century referred as an epidemicWhat is the Origin?Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 6. What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? AIDS = group of serious illnesses affecting HIV positive people (because of lowered immunity caused by the virus) HIV = the virus affecting the immune systemAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 7. An infections that people with HIV have problems fighting due to their weakened immune system. Such as:A specific lung infection (PCP)A specific eye infection (CMV)Candida (thrush to mouth or vagina)Tuberculosis (TB)“What is an opportunistic infection”Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 8. Some people survive up to ten years or more without showing any symptoms of AIDS. But after , all people with HIV start to develop AIDSAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 9. HIV is present inBlood and blood productsSemenSecretions from the vagina and cervixBreast milkAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 10. HIV is NOT present in Urine, faeces, vomit, and swetAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 11. HIV is present in VERY SMALL quantities in:Saliva, tears, boil and blister fluidAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 12. Being infected with HIV does not mean one has AIDS.Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 13. The estimated number of people with HIV/AIDS is about 1,185,000 in US with approximately 25% of them unaware of their infection. (2006)(According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S.)Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 14. Number of people living with HIV in 2007 (world):Total 33 millionAdults 30.8 millionWomen 15.5 millionChildren under 15 years 2.0 millionSource : WHO/UNAIDSAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 15. AIDS death in 2007 (world):Total 2.0 millionAdults 1.8 millionChildren (under 15 y) 270 000Source : WHO/UNAIDSAnouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 16. Estimated number of adults living with HIV in Botswana in 2007 : 25%(Source UNAIDS/UHO)Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 17. In Botswana, the estimated number of AIDS related orphans is 110 000 children(Source UNAIDS/UHO)Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009
- 18. In 2007, the estimated number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy is 99 000people needing one: 130 000(Source UNAIDS/UHO)Anouk Malboeuf, Gaborone 2009