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Bloodborne Pathogens
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ("HIV")
Human immunodeficiency virus or AIDS (advanced stages of HIV) destroys
the body’s (immune system) ability to fight off certain bacteria, viruses,
fungi, parasites, and other microbes.

AIDS/HIV kills or damages cells of the body's immune system.
Signs & Symptoms:
  • None
Transmission:
Early Signs
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Enlarged lymph nodes or swollen glands
  
  • Sex
  • Exposure during birth or through breastfeeding
  • Sharing needles
  • **Needle-stick transmissions are rare
Vaccine:
Late Signs
  • Lack of energy
  • Short-term memory loss
  • Weight loss
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Frequent fevers & sweats
  • Persistent skin rashes or flaky
    skin
  • Persistent yeast infections