HIV and AIDS |  |
Learning ObjectivesAfter completing this chapter, you should be able to:
| Explain what is known of the history of HIV. |
| Describe the uneven distribution of HIV in the world. |
| Describe trends in HIV incidence in the United States. |
| Describe the human immune mechanism. |
| Explain the role of T4 lymphocytes in immunity. |
| Explain how HIV interferes with the immune mechanism. |
| Explain the significance of HIV's being a retrovirus. |
| Outline the methods of transmission of HIV. |
| Describe the five important time periods associated with HIV infection. |
| Explain the difference between HIV infection and AIDS. |
| Describe the life-threatening conditions that often result from AIDS. |
| Explain current screening tests for HIV and their limitations. |
| Explain how HIV infection is currently treated and why HIV has been difficult to eradicate from the body. |
| Explain why early treatment of HIV infection is advantageous. |
| Describe some factors that put women at risk for HIV infection. |
| Explain how a person can manage dating and courtship in the era of HIV. |
| Explain the impact HIV is having on families, the health care system, the. workplace, and schools. |
| Outline some important laws regarding HIV. |
| Outline how an individual can prevent HIV infection. |
| Explain the relationship between alcohol and HIV infection. |
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