Symptoms of HIV

Visual Aid 2.4.2:   Symptoms of HIV

Flu-influenza like symptoms ·       Fever ·       Headache ·       Coughing ·       Chills ·       Fatigue ·       Night sweats
·       Ulcers ·       Rashes ·       Joint Pain	·       Diarrhoea ·       Weight loss ·       Shortness of breath
Note: You can Live with HIV, if you test early and take appropriate medication

           

Explain that if not treated, will lead to AIDS, which is fatal. Symptoms of AIDS include:

Visual Aid 2.4.3:  Symptoms of AIDS

·   Rapid and prolonged weight loss ·   Extreme tiredness and weakness ·   Swollen lymphs ·   Ulcers ·   Prolonged diarrhoea ·   Nausea/Vomiting ·   Tuberculosis ·   Pneumonia ·   Tumors ·   Muscle and fat loss ·   Memory loss
AIDS Patients usually die of infections. Immune system cannot fight back any bacterial/viral infections

Discuss with the trainees the ways how one gets infected by HIV. Highlight that HIV is transmitted.

Discuss the following questions and ask them whether they are right or wrong.