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Local Statistics • There are 4,479 , people currently living with HIV in Indiana • There are 5,358 people currently living with AIDS in Indiana • There are 98 people currently living with HIV in Delaware County *Indiana State Department of Health: 12/31/2010 HIV deaths by county 12/2010 What is HIV? • Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Virus or HIV, is the virus that leads to AIDS • HIV affects the T-cells T cells (a type of white blood cell) of the immune system – The virus kills T-cells causing T-cell l levels l to t d drop – Low levels of T-cells makes the body more susceptible to infections HIV What is AIDS? • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, or AIDS, is a disease of the immune system caused by HIV • When T-cells drop below the critical level (<200)the virus is classified as AIDS • If you receive i no treatment t t t for f your HIV infection, the disease typically progresses to t AIDS S in i about b t 10 0 years AIDS How do I get HIV/AIDS? • HIV/AIDS / is transmitted through g direct contact with the following bodily fluids: – – – – – – Blood Semen Pre-ejaculate Fluid Breast Milk Vaginal Fluids Rectal Mucous • SSaliva, li urine, i vomit, it nasall mucous, or ffeces do not have enough HIV in them to infect you unless they y y are mixed with blood and you have significant direct contact with it What are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS? • Many people infected with HIV/AIDS do not experience symptoms • Early symptoms appear flu-like flu like – Fever, fatigue, chills, swollen lymph nodes – Early symptoms usually disappear on their own within a few weeks – Asymptomatic phase often lasts for years • With AIDS your body is more susceptible to infections so the syndrome takes on the symptoms of the infection you acquire Is there treatment for HIV/AIDS? • There is no cure for HIV/AIDS • If you are infected with HIV there are medications di ti you can take to help improve your immune system and p delay y the help onset of AIDS How can I prevent HIV/AIDS? • Use protection every time you have sexual contact – Vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse • Don't D 't use condoms d made d from f animal i l products d t – Animal skin condoms have tiny holes that HIV can pass through; latex condoms do not • Use U water-based t b d llubricants bi t – Oil-based lubricants can weaken condoms • Do not share needles • Use a barrier (gloves, eye protection, gowns, etc.) when dealing with bodily-fluids • Treat all blood and bodily fluids as if known to be infectious with HIV or AIDS Testing g Recommendations Everyone e yo e be between ee the e ages of o 13 3a and d 64 should be tested for HIV at least once. If y you are at increased risk for HIV, you should be tested for HIV at least once a year. --Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Am I at increased risk for HIV/AIDS? • CDC recommends being tested at least once a year if you do things that can transmit HIV infection. infection These include: – injecting drugs or steroids with used injection equipment – having i sex ffor money or drugs – having sex with an HIV-infected person – having more than one sex partner since your last HIV test – having a sex partner who has had other sex partners since your last HIV test *Assuming all of your partners have had the same number of partners as you Where can I get tested for HIV/AIDS? • Delaware County Health Department – 100 West Main Street, Muncie, Indiana – (765) 747-7814 or (765) 747-7721 – Free and anonymous testing is done on Monday and Wednesday y afternoons by y appointment pp • Open p Door Family y Planning g – – – – 806 W. Jackson St, Muncie, IN (765) 281-4263 Slidi Sliding ffee scale l Appointment recommended