measles and HIV

• What are viruses classified as?

  Viruses are an example of a pathogen
• Can viruses be killed by antibiotics?

  No, viruses cannot be killed by antibiotics
• What are the key facts about measles?

  • Highly infectious disease
  • First symptom is often a fever
  • Red skin rash develops after about three days
  • Spread through droplets from coughing or sneezing
  • Can cause serious complications and can be fatal
  • Most children are vaccinated against measles
• What is the first symptom of measles?

  A fever
• How is measles spread?

  Through droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes
• What can happen if complications develop from measles?

  They can cause damage to the breathing system or the brain
• Why are most children vaccinated against measles?

  To prevent serious complications and fatalities
• What are the key facts about HIV?

  • First symptom is often a flu-like illness
  • Flu-like symptoms disappear after one or two weeks
  • Virus attacks the immune system's cells
  • Immune system becomes severely damaged over time
  • Can lead to late stage HIV or AIDS
  • Patients can contract other infections like TB and cancer
  • Treated with antiretroviral drugs
• What is the first symptom of HIV?

  A flu-like illness
• What happens to the immune system over time in an HIV patient?

  It becomes severely damaged
• What can occur when the immune system is severely damaged in an HIV patient?

  The patient can easily contract other infections and develop cancer
• What is the purpose of antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients?

  To stop the virus from multiplying inside the patient
• Are antiretroviral drugs a cure for HIV or AIDS?

  No, they are not a cure
• How is HIV transmitted?

  Through the exchange of fluids between humans
• What are two ways HIV can be spread?

  Unprotected sexual intercourse and sharing infected needles
• What can happen at the late stage of HIV infection?

  The patient can easily contract other infections and may develop cancer