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• In 2006, about 2.3 million children from 1 to 15 were living with HIV and AIDS
• 1,500 children are infected and mostly are from Asia
• 2,916 cases are registered in the Philippines but the actual number is estimated to be more than 11,000
• Prevention of risk behaviors leading to the disease is deemed important
• HIV - Human Immunodeficiency virus


  The one which causes AIDS
• HIV


  Infects human cells and uses the nutrients and the energy provided by the cells to reproduce and grow
• AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome


  Disease leading to the breakdown of the body's immune system which causes the body to fail in fighting off infections
• HIV can lead to infections that attack and destroy CD4 (T cells) of the immune system
• AIDS can be diagnosed by the number of CD4 cell count
• A healthy individual has around 500-1,600 cells/ cubic mm
• Less than 200 cells/cubic mm indicates AIDS
• Main Causes of HIV/AIDS

  • Sexual Transmission - intimate sexual activities like vaginal, oral, anal sex with a partner
  • Transmission through pregnancy - pregnant woman infecting the fetus during pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Transmission through blood - sharing or syringes and needles
• Body Fluids


  • Blood
  • Semen
  • Pre-seminal fluid
  • Breast milk
  • Vaginal fluids
  • Rectal (anal) mucous
• HIV lives and reproduces in these fluids
• Urine, sweat, tears, saliva, feces, nasal fluids, or vomits have low levels of HIV unless mixed with blood
• How To Know if one is infected with HIV?

  • Blood has HIV antibodies, after blood sample test
  • Temporary mild flu-like symptoms immediately after infection and persistent swollen glands
  • Depression, feeling blue and lonely and or feeling down for a couple of weeks
  • HIV-related Diarrhea
  • Thrush, white coating in the mouth with bad taste that cannot be removed with brushing (most common)
  • Weight loss
  • Sinus infection, relentless pounding in the head and face
  • Fatigue, feelings of tiredness and exhaustion
• There is no cure for HIV/AIDS
• ART Therapy


  Combination of medication that are used to prevent HIV from replicating to protect the body against the virus and infection
• ART Therapy helps those with HIV positive to live longer and happier and lower the risk of advancing the condition into AIDs
• ABC of HIV Prevention


  • Abstinence or delaying sex
  • Being safe by being faithful to only one partner
  • Correct use of condoms although it is not 100% safe
• 25 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE DIED WORLDWIDE