measles & 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
  • Red skin rash develops 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 complications from measles cause?

  Damage to the breathing system or brain
• What is a serious outcome of measles?

  It can be fatal in severe cases
• Why are children vaccinated against measles?

  To prevent serious complications and death
• 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 other infections and cancer
  • Late stage is called 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 happen when the immune system is severely damaged by HIV?

  Patient can easily contract other infections
• What is the late stage of HIV called?

  AIDS
• How do antiretroviral drugs help HIV patients?

  They stop the virus from multiplying
• Do patients need to take antiretroviral drugs for life?

  Yes, 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 are the implications of HIV treatment with antiretroviral drugs?

  • Stops virus from damaging immune system
  • Patients can lead normal life expectancy
  • Not a cure for HIV or AIDS
  • Requires lifelong adherence to medication