Pet parasite and infectious disease

Target Population: Humans

 HIV

(Infectious disease- Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

1. Distribution in 2004

In 2004 HIV was most prevalent in South Africa, Central Africa, and North and Southeast Asia

Distribution in 2008 of people in the world living with HIV/AIDS

In 2008 areas most prevalent with HIV included USA, Southeast coast of Africa and India.

2. Symptoms of HIV

The clinical effect of the disease can be non existent in some. Displayed immediate symptoms can include :

• Fever
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Swollen lymph glands
• Rash

As the virus duplicates the symptoms below may appear years later

• Swollen lymph nodes — often one of the first signs of HIV infection
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Cough and shortness of breath

Untreated HIV infection may exhibit the following symptoms approximately ten years after exposure:

• Soaking night sweats
• Shaking chills or fever higher than 100 F (38 C) for several weeks
• Cough and shortness of breath
• Chronic diarrhea
• Persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth
• Headaches
• Persistent, unexplained fatigue
• Blurred and distorted vision
• Weight loss
• Skin rashes or bumps   
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Because the clinical effects are general and can be mistaken for other illnesses it is
extremely important that individuals

• Do not share needles
• Have one monogamous sexual relationship with a faithful uninfected partner
• Regularly use condoms when having relations with multiple partners  
• Learn how to use a condom properly
• Get regular screenings for HIV

Note: Many individuals are unaware that they are infected because they do not exhibit  symptoms. Even though they are not displaying symptoms they can still infect others.

HIV life cycle
The video below shows the life cycle of HIV

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Malaria

 (Parasite- Plasmodium falciparum)

1. Distribution of Malaria

Malaria is predominantly found in warmer climates including Central Africa, Central America, and South Asia

2. Malaria Background

Source

Slide show contains pictures and life cycle of the organism. It also shows the clinical effect on afflicted individuals

Clinical effects of malaria may include:

• Fever.
• Chills.
• Headache.
• Sweats.
• Fatigue.
• Nausea and vomiting.
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• Symptoms may appear in cycles and may come and go at different intensities and for different lengths of time. But, especially at the beginning of the illness, the symptoms may not follow this typical pattern. Source
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• Malaria life cycle further explained

Malaria song and an opportunity to donate towards malaria relief and receive a cool t-shirt