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Role of a Parliamentarian in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

Learn about the legislative aspects of managing HIV/AIDS, from budget allotment to rehabilitation centers, along with the natural history of HIV infection and AIDS progression. Delve into the unique challenges posed by AIDS and the importance of cultural shifts in combating the disease. Explore preventive measures, disease spread mechanisms, safe sexual practices, and post-exposure prophylaxis options. Discover the role of vaccines and ongoing research in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Join Dr. R. Senthil on this informative journey.

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Role of a Parliamentarian in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

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  1. HIV and AIDS Dr. R. Senthil MS FRCS MCh(Urology) Member of Parliament

  2. Role of Parliamentarian • Legislator • Budget Allotment • Prevention • Drugs • Treatment Centers / Facilities • Rehabilitation • Awareness

  3. Natural History • Acute Infection • 2 to 3 weeks • Recovery + Serovonversion • 2 to 4 weeks • Asymptomatic Chronic Infection • Average 8 years • Symptomatic Infection • AIDS • Death

  4. HIV • HIV Antigen • 2 to 6 weeks Window Period • HIV Antibody • After 6 weeks

  5. Tests

  6. Tests

  7. Why AIDS is Unique? • Plague • Small Pox • Tuberculosis • Malaria • Syphilis

  8. Asymptomatic Stage • Average 8 years • Range 3 to 15 years HIV + ve but not AIDS Patient

  9. Cultural Change / Challenge • Homosexuality • Promiscuity • Premarital Sex • Casual Sex

  10. Legislation • Mandatory Premarital Testing? • Mandatory Testing before employment? • Compulsory Testing of Antenatal Mothers? • Punish Doctors refusing treatment of HIV / AIDS patients? • Guidelines for safe medical practice – safety of Medical and Paramedical personnel

  11. Questions? • Condom vending machines in educational institutions? • Condom vending machines in Army barracks? • Making it Compulsory to put hoardings on safe practice of sex and warning against AIDS in all Public / Private industries

  12. Prevention

  13. Disease Spread Air • Coughing • Sneezing

  14. Disease Spread • Urine • Faeces

  15. Transmission • Food • Water

  16. Disease Spread • Sweat • Saliva • Tears

  17. Disease Spread • Semen • Vaginal Fluid

  18. Disease Spread Sexual Intercourse • Vaginal sexual intercourse • Man to Women • Women to Man

  19. Disease Spread Anal Sex • M with M • M with W

  20. Disease Spread • Oral Sex

  21. Disease Spread • Use of Condoms • When Properly Used

  22. Disease Spread Tissue • Transplantation

  23. Disease Spread Blood and Blood Products • Blood Transfusion • Intravenous Drug Users • Health care workers

  24. Disease Spread • Doctor to Patient • Infected Physician • Dental Procedures • Patient to Doctor

  25. Disease Spread Inanimate Objects • Cloths • Towel • Tooth brush • Shaving Blade

  26. Disease Spread Vectors • Mosquitoes • Bed Bugs

  27. Disease Spread • Using Public Toilet

  28. Disease Spread • Ear, Nose Piercing

  29. Disease Spread • Tattooing

  30. Mother to Foetus • During Pregnancy • At the time of Birth • Breast Feeding

  31. Prevention • Abstinence Before Marriage • Faithfulness after Marriage

  32. Life is a pain. And enjoyment of love is an Anaesthetic Cesare Pevese

  33. Safe Sexual Practice Use of Condoms When Properly Used

  34. Disease Spread • Washing of Genitalia after sexual intercourse

  35. Disease Spread • Masturbation • Circumcision

  36. Postexposure Prophylaxis • After Sexual Intercourse • AZT • After Solid Needle Prick • AZT • After Large Bore Needle Prick • AZT + LPV/r

  37. Sexually Transmitted Diseases • Syphilis • Chancroid • Gonorrhoea • HPV • Herpes • LGV • Fungal Infections

  38. Vaccines • Research level

  39. Thank You Dr. R. Senthil

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