Human immunodeficiency virus (Hiv/Aids) - JSS1 Home Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1

This is a virus attacks and weakens the immune system and as the immune system weakens, the person is at risk of getting life threatening infections and cancers. When that happens , the illness is called AIDS. Once a person has the virus, it stays inside the body for life.

1. Sexual intercourse.

2. Blood transfusion.

3. Share of a needle with an Hiv/Aids patient during injections.

4. Sharing of any sharp object like razor blade, pin with an infected person.

5. Blood contact with the blood of an infected person through cut, injuries.

1. By sharing food, touching, hugging and shaking hands, sitting close to people who have Hiv/Aids.

2. Sharing toilets or latrines.

3. Mosquitoes or other insects do not transmit Hiv/Aids.

1. Abstain from pre-marital sex.

2. Mothers with Hiv/Aids are advised not to breastfeed their babies.

3. Always insist on screened blood and ensure a new needle is used for each injection.

4. Avoid sharing sharp objects (e.g needles, razors and clippers) at salons.

1. The patient has prolonged headache and high temperature with fever.

2. There is loss of appetite by the patient.

3. The patient usually feels weak for any hard work.

4. The patient may have bulging stomach and suffer frequent stooling.

5. The patient losses hair on the head.