Measles and HIV

• What are viruses classified as?

  Pathogens that cause infectious disease
• 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: fever
  • Develops red skin rash after three days
  • Spread through droplets from coughs or sneezes
  • Can cause serious complications
  • Most children are vaccinated against it
• What is the first symptom of measles?

  A fever or very high temperature
• How is measles spread?

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

  They can damage the breathing system or brain
• What is the vaccination status of most children regarding measles?

  Most children are vaccinated when young
• What are the key facts about HIV?

  • First symptom: flu-like illness
  • Symptoms disappear after one or two weeks
  • Virus attacks immune system cells
  • Immune system becomes severely damaged
  • Can lead to late stage HIV or AIDS
  • Treated with antiretroviral drugs
• What is the first symptom of HIV?

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

  It becomes severely damaged
• What can occur when the immune system is severely damaged by HIV?

  Patient can easily contract other infections
• What is the role of antiretroviral drugs in HIV treatment?

  They stop the virus from multiplying
• Are antiretroviral drugs a cure for HIV?

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

  Through exchange of fluids between humans
• How can HIV be spread among drug users?

  By sharing infected needles
• What can happen at the late stage of HIV or AIDS?

  Patient may develop cancer or infections
• What is the outcome for patients taking antiretroviral drugs?

  They can lead a normal life expectancy
• What are the symptoms and complications of measles and HIV?

  Measles:

  • Fever
  • Red skin rash
  • Serious complications possible

  
  

  HIV:

  • Flu-like illness
  • Immune system damage
  • Risk of infections and cancer