PPT-Human Immunodeficiency Virus - HIV

Laboratory Testing CLS 552 Application of Clinical Medical Microbiology amp Immunology Karen Honeycutt MEd MLSASCP CM SM CM What is HIV H uman infecting human beings I mmunodefficiency. 11.3 (. pg. 367 – 269). Malfunctions. Abnormal functioning of the immune system. Two types of problems:. Immunodeficiency diseases. Inappropriate attacks of the immune system against non-threatening agents..  . Annamercy Makoni. 1. , Notion Gombe. 1. , More Mungati. 1. , Donewell . Bangure. 1. , . Mufuta Tshimanga. 1. , Milton . Chemhuru. 2.  . . 1. . . Department . of Community Medicine, University of . Viruses. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter24/animation__hiv_replication.html. Human immunodeficiency virus (. hiv. ) . HIV = (virus)/AIDS = (Disease). Kills/damages immune system. AIDS- Acquired . I. mmune . D. eficiency Syndrome, is a serious viral disease that destroys the body’s immune . system. HIV-The virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS.. Of the 40,000 new HIV infections each year, half of those occur in people younger than 25 years old. , HIV-2. ). . Introduction. HIV is a sexually transmitted, human virus. . The . viruses . (. HIV-1 and HIV-2) were recognized in the 1980s. . HIV-1 is largely responsible for the . acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) . Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS. HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Normal: T-Cell Count of 800-1200 cells/mm3. Low: T-Cell Count of 650-800 cells/mm3. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. HIV/AIDS. HIV-Human Immunodeficiency Virus. AIDS-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Normal: T-Cell Count of 800-1200 cells/mm3. Low: T-Cell Count of 650-800 cells/mm3. BY. DR. JAHNABI. MODERATOR. DR. BHASKAR GUPTA, PROF and HOD. DEPT OF DERMATOLOGY. 1. Introduction. HIV is a . lymphotropic. human retrovirus.. Acquired . - sexually, . - from blood or blood products, or . Dr. . Mayssaa. . Essam. Immunodeficiency . . . The . immunodeficiency may be the result of defective immunity, both innate and specific, because of . genetic. abnormality (. primary. ) or there is a loss of function because of the damage by . (Acquired Immunodeficiencies). Secondary or Acquired Immunodeficiencies. Agent-induced immunodeficiency: e.g. infections including HIV. Metabolic disorders and trauma . Splenectomy. Drugs such as corticosteroids, cyclosporin A, radiation and chemotherapy. HPA 310. Final Project. Does HIV mean . Someone has. . AIDS?. The . terms “. HIV. ” and “. AIDS. ” can be confusing because both terms refer to the same disease. .. -. HIV . refers to the virus itself. . Hypersensitivities. Hypersensitivity. Any immune response against a foreign antigen exaggerated beyond the norm. Four types. Type I (immediate). Type II (cytotoxic). Type III (immune complex–mediated). Lesson 2. Grade 9. PPL10. Adapted and reproduced with permission from Alberta Health Services. Health Services Detective. STI ROLE PLAYS. 1.) Read the scenario you have been assigned. 2.) Ensure your answers to this scenario are detailed and correct. ​). Bhaveen Kalidas. ​. Daniel . Tharratt. Introduction. Vertical transmission. Vast majority of infections. P. erinatal morbidity and mortality.. PMTCT. What does it entail?. Statistics:. 15% to 45% without treatment.