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Adult/Adolescent Annual AIDS Rates by Race/Ethnicity1 and Gender, LAC 2005Adult/Adolescent Annual AIDS Rates by Race/Ethnicity1 and Gender, LAC 2005
Results are preliminary. 1Male American Indian/Alaskan Native rates not shown due to small numbers.LA County HIV Epidemiology Program
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Persons Living with AIDS in LAC per 1,000 population by Race/Ethnicity*
Rates are based on year 2004 population estimates. LA County HIV Epidemiology Program, 6/2006
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Mode of Exposure for Men and Women With AIDS in LAC, as of 12/31/2005
*Other includes Hemophilia/Transfusion/Transplant and Mother w/at HIV risk Source: HIV Epidemiology Program, LAC/DHS, data as of 6/2006.
Men Womenn=18,600
n=2,266
• There are currently 4,990 women living with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County
2,879 or 58% are of childbearing age (15-44 years old)
• Between 2002-2007, there were 619 infants reported born to HIV+ mothers in LAC; representing an average of 103 HIV exposures per year.
*As of 12/31/2007
Data provided by A. Naghadi, LAC HIV Epidemiology Program
HIV Among Women in Los Angeles County
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HIV/AIDS in LA County
In Los Angeles County, the impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic has been seen among:
• Men who have Sex with Men (MSM)
•Woman at Sexual Risk
•Communities of color
Sexual Transmission
• Abstinence• Safer Sex
– Male Condom– Female Condom– Dental Dams
Prevention
Needle Use
• Not Sharing Needles
• Cleaning Needles– 3x3x3 Method
• Other Harm Reduction Approaches
• Needle Exchange
Needle Use
• Not Sharing Needles
• Cleaning Needles– 3x3x3 Method
• Other Harm Reduction Approaches
• Needle Exchange
Breast Feeding
It is recommended that HIV+ women do not breastfeed infants.
PreventionPrevention
PreventionPrevention
Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP):• Therapy designed to reduce the possibility
of infection with the virus after known exposure.
• Primarily intended for prevention in cases where there has been known high risk work related exposure.
• PEP may be considered after a sexual exposure under certain conditions.
Universal Precautions
•Wash hands thoroughly
•Wear latex gloves
•Use masks and eye protection
•Wear a gown
•Use resuscitation bag or mouth piece for CPR
Use 1 part bleach to 9 parts water
for blood spills and bodily fluids
HIV Testing
HIV test looks for antibodies to HIV (1985) HIV test looks for antibodies to HIV (1985)
ELISAScreening test, sensitive: if positive, test run 2x
ELISAScreening test, sensitive: if positive, test run 2x
99.9% 99.9% accurateaccurate
Western Blot
Confirmatory test: specifically detects HIV antibodies
Western Blot
Confirmatory test: specifically detects HIV antibodies
Ways to Test
Anonymous Anonymous Confidential
Informed Consent
12 years old
- Blood test
12 years old
- Blood test
Informed consent
13 years old - Oral test
(OraSure)
- Rapid test (OraQuick)
13 years old - Oral test
(OraSure)
- Rapid test (OraQuick)
