Measles and HIV

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  • What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?
    Causes and symptoms of measles and HIV
  • What are viruses classified as?
    Pathogens that cause infectious diseases
  • 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
    • Red skin rash develops after three days
    • Spread through droplets from coughs or sneezes
    • Can cause serious complications
    • Most children are vaccinated against measles
  • 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 against 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 highly damaged by HIV?
    The patient can easily contract other infections
  • How can HIV be treated?
    Using antiretroviral drugs
  • What is the effect of antiretroviral drugs on HIV?
    They stop the virus from multiplying
  • What must patients do regarding antiretroviral drugs?
    Take them for the rest of their life
  • How is HIV transmitted?
    Through exchange of fluids between humans
  • What are two ways HIV can be spread?
    Unprotected sexual intercourse and sharing needles
  • What can happen at the late stage of HIV?
    It can be fatal
  • What is the relationship between HIV and cancer?
    Damaged immune systems cannot fight off cancer
  • What is the significance of the vision workbook mentioned?
    It contains questions on measles and HIV
  • What is the link provided for?
    To access the vision workbook
  • 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
    • Late stage can lead to AIDS