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Random Symptoms Myth or Fact Knowledge Basic Facts Statistics 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 A-1 What is the time between the exposure and the development of HIV antibodiescalled? The “window period” Back A-2 What are the ways to prevent the spread of HIV? Abstain from sexual contact, don’t share needles, and use a condom correctly Back A-3 What are the four ways HIV is transmitted? Having unprotected sex, intravenous drug use with a needle, transmission during pregnancy, and bloodto blood contact Back A-4 What four fluids can contain HIV? Semen, vaginal secretions, blood, and breast milk Back A-5 What is the T-cell count for a person diagnosed with AIDS? < 200 T-cells per microliter of blood Back B-1 What was the leading cause of death of black women in 2004? HIV/AIDS Back B-2 According to the CDC, what percentage of new HIV infections occurred in females in 2007? 26% Back B-3 According to the Washington epidemiology report, how many new cases of AIDS were there in Washington State from 2006-2008? 1693 Back B-4 In the United States, an estimated 1 million people are infected with HIV. How many don't know they are infected? 25% Back B-5 In the end of 2008, how many people were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide? 33.4 million people Back C-1 How long do most HIV positive people go without symptoms? Anywhere from 2-15 years Back C-2 Which of these is NOT a symptom of HIV/AIDS: diarrhea, headaches, hair loss, night sweats, or blurred vision? Hair loss Back C-3 What is the relationship between HIV and other STDs? *Individuals who are infected with STDs are at least two to five times more likely than uninfected individuals to acquire HIV infection if they are exposed to the virus through sexual contact. *If an HIV-infected individual is also infected with another STD, that person is more likely to transmit HIV through sexual contact than other HIV-infected persons Back C-4 What childhood illnesses are more severe in children infected with HIV? Ear infections (otitis media), pneumonia, and tonsillitis Back C-5 What is a type of cancer you are most likely to develop if you’re infected with HIV? Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer, or lymphoma Back D-1 What are two places you could be tested for HIV? Your doctor, North Health Department on Meridian Ave, Public Health Centers, Harborview HIV/STD Clinic, or Planned Parenthood Clinic Back D-2 What does HIV/AIDS stand for? Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Back D-3 What is a normal T-cell count? 800-1200 T-cells per microliter of blood Back D-4 How many times a day does HIV reproduce in the body? 10 billion to 1 trillion times per day Back D-5 What year was the first case of HIV/AIDS reported? 1981 Back E-1 The blood bank is a good place to be tested for HIV. Myth Back E-2 Using protection such as a latex barrier when performing sex (vaginal, oral or anal) lowers the risk of HIV transmission. Fact Back E-3 New HIV/AIDS drug treatments have lowered the number of AIDS-related deaths in the United States. Fact Back E-4 Only drug users and gay men need to worry about becoming infected with HIV. Myth Back E-5 All people who have AIDS have the same symptoms. Myth Back