HIV Research Presentation
1.
Disease overview and Pathology
2.
Risk Factors and Symproms
4.
Healthcare Professionals
3.
Diagnostic Tests and Treatment
EXTRA:
Source links
Disease overveiw and pathology
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS and it attacks the immune system, according to Mayo Clinic, it damages the body’s ability to fight off infections and sickness. The immune system, part HIV, mainly attacks are CD4 or T cells, and HIV.gov explains that when these cells drop below 200 the body is in serious trouble and can get infections really easily. Cleveland Clinic says HIV destroys T cells over time so even small illnesses can become dangerous if untreated and some people dont even know they have it at first.To put simple, the immune system is supposed to protect you but HIV attacks the way that the immune system cells can get replenished, causing severe damage in the long term.
Risk factors and symptoms
HIV has several risk factors and symptoms that affect how the disease spreads and impacts the body. According to NICHD, major risk factors include having anal or vaginal sex without a condom or prevention medicine, having multiple sexual partners, sharing needles or syringes for drug use, and using alcohol or drugs before sex which can impair judgement and lead to unsafe decisions, babies can also get HIV from their mother during birth or breastfeeding. Symptoms of HIV vary by stage, and Mayo Clinic explains that early symptoms often feel like the flu and include fever, sore throat, rash, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. HIV.gov adds that chills, night sweats, muscle aches, fatigue, and mouth sores may also occur. As HIV progresses to AIDS, Cleveland Clinic states that symptoms become more severe, such as rapid weight loss, extreme tiredness, long-lasting diarrhea, frequent infections, and prolonged swelling of lymph glands because the immune system is severely weakened.
Diagnostic tests and treatment
HIV is diagnosed using several medical tests that check for the virus or its effects on the immune system. One common test is an antibody test, which looks for antibodies the body makes after being exposed to HIV, another is an antigen/antibody test that can detect HIV earlier by finding parts of the virus itself, and a third test is a nucleic acid test (NAT) that directly measures the amount of HIV in the blood. Doctors also use CD4 cell count tests to see how much damage HIV has done to the immune system, since HIV attacks these specific immune cells. According to NICHD, early testing is important because many people may not show symptoms at first but can still spread the virus. Treatment for HIV involves antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is a combination of medicines taken daily that stop the virus from multiplying, helping protect the immune system and prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS. With proper treatment and regular medical care, many people with HIV can live long and relatively healthy lives.
Healthcare professionals
Several healthcare professionals are involved in caring for people with HIV, each with an important role. According to HIV.gov, infectious disease doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating HIV and AIDS, they prescribe antiretroviral therapy (ART), monitor viral load and CD4 cell counts, and manage infections related to HIV. Mayo Clinic explains that primary care providers help manage a patient’s overall health by providing routine checkups, treating common illnesses, and coordinating care with HIV specialists when needed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that mental health professionals and social workers support people with HIV by helping them cope with stress, stigma, and emotional challenges, while also connecting them to resources and encouraging consistent treatment and medical care.
Works Cited
Mayo Clinic. “HIV/AIDS: Symptoms and Causes.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524 . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. HIV.gov. “What Are HIV and AIDS?” HIV.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Cleveland Clinic. “HIV & AIDS.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4251-hiv-aids. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. NICHD. “HIV Infection: Factors That Increase Risk.” Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/hiv/conditioninfo/factors . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Stanford Health Care. “Risk of Exposure to HIV.” Stanford Health Care, stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive-health/hiv-aids/causes/risk-of-exposure.html. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “HIV Clinicians and Providers.” CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.cdc.gov/hiv/clinicians/index.html . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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HIV Research Presentation
1.
Disease overview and Pathology
2.
Risk Factors and Symproms
4.
Healthcare Professionals
3.
Diagnostic Tests and Treatment
EXTRA:
Source links
Disease overveiw and pathology
HIV is a virus that causes AIDS and it attacks the immune system, according to Mayo Clinic, it damages the body’s ability to fight off infections and sickness. The immune system, part HIV, mainly attacks are CD4 or T cells, and HIV.gov explains that when these cells drop below 200 the body is in serious trouble and can get infections really easily. Cleveland Clinic says HIV destroys T cells over time so even small illnesses can become dangerous if untreated and some people dont even know they have it at first.To put simple, the immune system is supposed to protect you but HIV attacks the way that the immune system cells can get replenished, causing severe damage in the long term.
Risk factors and symptoms
HIV has several risk factors and symptoms that affect how the disease spreads and impacts the body. According to NICHD, major risk factors include having anal or vaginal sex without a condom or prevention medicine, having multiple sexual partners, sharing needles or syringes for drug use, and using alcohol or drugs before sex which can impair judgement and lead to unsafe decisions, babies can also get HIV from their mother during birth or breastfeeding. Symptoms of HIV vary by stage, and Mayo Clinic explains that early symptoms often feel like the flu and include fever, sore throat, rash, headache, and swollen lymph nodes. HIV.gov adds that chills, night sweats, muscle aches, fatigue, and mouth sores may also occur. As HIV progresses to AIDS, Cleveland Clinic states that symptoms become more severe, such as rapid weight loss, extreme tiredness, long-lasting diarrhea, frequent infections, and prolonged swelling of lymph glands because the immune system is severely weakened.
Diagnostic tests and treatment
HIV is diagnosed using several medical tests that check for the virus or its effects on the immune system. One common test is an antibody test, which looks for antibodies the body makes after being exposed to HIV, another is an antigen/antibody test that can detect HIV earlier by finding parts of the virus itself, and a third test is a nucleic acid test (NAT) that directly measures the amount of HIV in the blood. Doctors also use CD4 cell count tests to see how much damage HIV has done to the immune system, since HIV attacks these specific immune cells. According to NICHD, early testing is important because many people may not show symptoms at first but can still spread the virus. Treatment for HIV involves antiretroviral therapy (ART), which is a combination of medicines taken daily that stop the virus from multiplying, helping protect the immune system and prevent HIV from progressing to AIDS. With proper treatment and regular medical care, many people with HIV can live long and relatively healthy lives.
Healthcare professionals
Several healthcare professionals are involved in caring for people with HIV, each with an important role. According to HIV.gov, infectious disease doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating HIV and AIDS, they prescribe antiretroviral therapy (ART), monitor viral load and CD4 cell counts, and manage infections related to HIV. Mayo Clinic explains that primary care providers help manage a patient’s overall health by providing routine checkups, treating common illnesses, and coordinating care with HIV specialists when needed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that mental health professionals and social workers support people with HIV by helping them cope with stress, stigma, and emotional challenges, while also connecting them to resources and encouraging consistent treatment and medical care.
Works Cited
Mayo Clinic. “HIV/AIDS: Symptoms and Causes.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hiv-aids/symptoms-causes/syc-20373524 . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. HIV.gov. “What Are HIV and AIDS?” HIV.gov, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Cleveland Clinic. “HIV & AIDS.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4251-hiv-aids. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. NICHD. “HIV Infection: Factors That Increase Risk.” Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/hiv/conditioninfo/factors . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Stanford Health Care. “Risk of Exposure to HIV.” Stanford Health Care, stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sexual-and-reproductive-health/hiv-aids/causes/risk-of-exposure.html. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “HIV Clinicians and Providers.” CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, www.cdc.gov/hiv/clinicians/index.html . Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.