Sabtu, 30 Oktober 2010

HIV/AIDS

HIV / AIDS


    
* HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
    
* More than 40 million people worldwide infected with HIV / AIDS.
    
* More than half that number are women and children
    
* HIV / AIDS can strike anyone regardless of age, race, cultural background or religion
    
* There is no cure for AIDS
    
* The use of condoms during anal and vaginal sex and not using a syringe is the most effective way to avoid    HIV, the virus that can cause diseases such AIDS

HOW TO AVOID HIV?

Sex RelationshipsThe HIV virus can be contracted through small cuts and scratches on the surface of the former vagina, penis, or anus at the time of unprotected sex with HIV positive. To avoid transmission of the HIV virus, practice safe sex, using a new condom and water-based lubricant like KY jelli every time you have sex or anal sex. One also can protect against other sexually transmitted disease. Or by not having sex outside marriage, and with no change-change pasanngan if already married. SAFE SEX.!
Injection drugs, body piercing or tattooingThe HIV virus can be transmitted through sharing needles together, body piercing, and tattooing of used needles. To avoid transmission of the HIV virus at the time of injection needles, do not use needles that have been used. To avoid transmission of the HIV virus at the time of body piercing and tattooing, visit the studios listed where needles used are new or have been sterile.By running the steps mentioned above, other viruses such as hepatitis B and C can alsoavoided.
Transmission from mother to childThe HIV virus can be transmitted through HIV-positive mother who has to her child in the womb, induring childbirth or breastfeeding. However, now many HIV-positive mothers who can have babieshealthy through intensive treatment during pregnancy. If you are an HIV-positive womanwho are pregnant or intend to have children, is very important to immediatelyconsultation with the doctor.
Blood transfusion and blood donorIn Australia since 1985, blood donors have been examined free of HIV. HIV positive can notdonate blood, but blood transfusion in some countries remain at high risk.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIV AND AIDS?

HIV / AIDS is often associated with one another with the same sense. However, HIV and AIDShas a different meaning. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This virusthat attacks a person's immune system. A person can be infected with the HIV virus, when virusThe entry into the circulatory tract. The HIV virus attacks a person's immune system. If not addressed, then the virus will destroy the immune system that weakens the body's resistance to other diseases can even cause death. This condition is calledAIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome).People with HIV does not mean people with AIDS or someone who will soon die. Even without treatment many people with HIV can still survive long enough. At this time only treatment that has been developed to slow the damage to the immune system. With such treatment many people with HIV can live healthy and happy.



HOW CAN YOU KNOW THAT HIV?

Through blood tests, the HIV virus can be detected and usually within 3 months after the discovery of an infection. If necessary, a second test done for confirmation of test results of blood darah.Test This is available free at health clinics (the field of sex) across Australia. This test can also be done by your doctor, where you do not need to give Medicare card or other personal identification in this clinic.Your privacy is always guaranteed. Confidentiality means all information possessed byorganization of HIV / AIDS on your health will not be shared to others without your consent.
How is HIV transmitted?

HIV is found in body fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk. Transmission of the HIV virus is only possible if the patient's body fluids enter the body of HIV to others. The HIV virus can be transmitted through:

    
* The relationship sex without condom use
    
* The use of needles used.
    
* Body piercing or tattoos are not using sterile tools
    
* Transmission from mother to baby during pregnancy, during childbirth or breastfeeding
    
* Blood transfusion or blood donation (in Australia, has been selected blood donors free of HIV since              1985)

The HIV virus can not be transmitted through:

    
* Cough
    
* Kissing
    
* Sneezing
    
* Spitting
    
* Tears
    
* Use common flatware
    
* Linen
    
* Toilets
    
* Bathrooms
    
* Or through the touch of skin. Insects such as mosquitoes can not transmit the HIV virus

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