HIV / AIDS and prevention of transmission of HIV-HOW

What is HIV / AIDS?
HIV (Human Immuno-deficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks the human immune system and causes AIDS. HIV attacks the lymphocytes called T-4 SEL 'or' T-Helper SEL 'or also known as "CD-4 SEL." AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a sexually transmitted disease which is the advanced stage of HIV infection.

People with AIDS during his life always suffers a variety of infectious diseases, cancer and ultimately death. HOW HIV transmission?
HIV can be transmitted by:
· Through sexual contact with someone already infected with HIV.
· Through transfusion of blood, syringes and medical activities with toothpicks and slice tool contaminated with HIV.
° from mother to fetus / infant during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding.

HOW to prevent HIV transmission?
HIV transmission can be prevented through:
· You avoid changing sex couples.
· Be faithful to each other.
· Prevent the use of Condom
· Avoid intravenous drug use
· Equipment, avoid using a syringe together.

For More Information Contact: CLINICAL VCT "Myrtle" Tanjungpinang Hospital Jl. No.1 Health Tel. 0771-318374

THIS INFORMATION Presented by: CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WITH THE GLOBAL FUND cooperate Tanjungpinang