HIV
Acronyms Definitions
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).
Dates
About a year later (1983), another group of people started getting HIV. These were hemophiliacs (people whose blood won’t clot).
In 1985, all blood banks began testing for HIV.
HIV was discovered in the 1980’s. Specifically 1981. It was originally discovered in Los Angeles, California.
HIV can be transmitted
GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency)
HIV and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
sharing a needle with infected blood on it,
having an infected mom give birth to a baby vaginally. HIV is also found in breast milk.
Having sex with an infected person, getting infected blood into your body (cuts, scrapes, etc.)
5 examples to protect your self from HIV
sexually assaulted you should get tested
use condoms
Never share needles
medical grade gloves
PPE
