MEDICAL ENGLISH PRESENTATION TOPIC: AIDS TEACHER: Dr Avafia Mickael KPOBLAHOUN
GROUP MEMBERS 1-ABALO Dea-eding Antoine 2-ADZO Yao Charles-Kévin 3-AHOUANDJINOU Marie Guillaume 4-ALOUDJAO Idewa François 5-ASSIMA Eyram Marius César 6-BADOHOUN Kossivi Benoît Léwis 7-DANSOMON Afi Florentine 8-DOTOU-SEGLA Komlan Médard
INTRODUCTION Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been a global health issue for over three decades. Since the first cases were reported in the early 1980s, AIDS has claimed millions of lives and affected countless individuals and communities around the world. Despite significant advancements in treatment and prevention, AIDS remains a pressing issue in many parts of the world, Particularly in less developed countries where access to healthcareand education is limited.
CAUSES AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV infection occurs through the transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, or breast milk. HIV attacks and destroys CD4 cells (T cells), which are critical to the immune system. Over time, as HIV kills more CD4 cells, the body becomes more susceptible to infections and certain cancers, leading to AIDS.
CONSEQUENCES Health Decline Social Impact Economic Burden Psychological Impact
SYMPTOMS HIV infection progresses through three stages, each with different symptoms: Acute HIV Infection Flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes) Rash Muscle and joint aches Headache and Diarrhea
SYMPTOMS Clinical Latency Stage (Chronic HIV): Asymptomatic Often the virus is still active but reproduces at very low levels
SYMPTOMS AIDS Rapid weight loss Recurring fever or profuse night sweats Extreme and unexplained fatigue Prolonged swelling of the lymph glands Diarrhea that lasts for more than a week Pneumonia Sores of the mouth, anus, or genitals Red, brown, pink, or purplish blotches on or under the skin or inside the mouth, nose, or eyelids Memory loss, depression, and other N eurologic disorders
TREATMENT There is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but it can be managed with: 1. Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) 2.Regular Monitoring 3. Treatment of Opportunistic Infections 4. Supportive Care
PREVENTION’S MEASURES Safe Sex Practices Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Regular Testing and Screening: Avoid Sharing Needles Mother-to-Child Transmission Prevention Education and Awareness
CONCLUSION In conclusion, AIDS remains a significant global health challenge with far-reaching social, economic, and health impacts. While progress has been made in HIV treatment and prevention, there is still much work to be done to reduce the incidence of HIV and ensure that all individuals living with HIV/AIDS have.