A collection of cells in the body that act as the body's defense against things that make people sick.

An infectious agent that causes disease or illness

Can be treated but has no cure

When infected with this pathogen, medication can cure the illness

Can be spread from person to person (caused by virus, bacteria, "germ")

Cannot be spread from person to person (caused by environmental, lifestyle, genetics or unknown) Think noncommunicable and "not catch."

To give to another person

To get from another person

HIV stands for

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

AIDS stands for

Stage 1 of HIV - Showing no symptoms or signs

Stage 2- Showing signs and symptoms

Stage 3 of HIV is called AIDS this is diagnosed when the t-cell count drops below 200 and

HIV can be contracted by

Is kissing a risky behavior for contracting HIV?

Is using a condom a risky behavior for contracting HIV?

Is sexual abstinence a risky behavior for contracting HIV?

Is getting a tattoo a risky behavior for contracting HIV?

Is sharing a needle or a syringe a risky behavior for contracting HIV?

You can tell a person has HIV by looking at them.

A person can be living with HIV and when a blood test is given the results are negative.