short for human immunodeficiency virus; a virus that attacks the immune system

a type of white blood cell that is targeted and destroyed by HIV

short for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; the most advanced stage of HIV infection

passing an infection from one person to another

short for antiretroviral therapy; a treatment for HIV that helps manage the virus

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit provides information on safe sexual practices, sexually transmitted infections, consent in intimate relationships, and contraception.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

HIV can affect {{}} regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.

the act of passing a disease from one person to another

treatment for HIV that helps manage the virus

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What can help reduce the transmission rates of HIV from mother-to-child?

What is the main function of the immune system?

the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body

single cells that can live on their own; some help, others harm

particles that need a host cell to reproduce, often causing disease

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through contact with infected individuals or surfaces

Which colour blood cells help protect your body from infections?

Which of the following is an example of a barrier method of contraception?

white blood cells, antibodies and the lymphatic system

What are the basic components of the immune system?