HIV: How do we stop the spread?

Unfortunately, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is still prevalent in some parts of the world. As a nurse, you will also be responsible for educating the community about the spread of diseases and ways to prevent them from spreading. Therefore, it is important for you to gain a through understanding of the pathogenicity of the virus. Using the information in your textbook and lecture, create a 2D or 3D model of HIV to present to the class. Be as creative as you would like when formulating and assembling the virus. Use the videos below to research the virus to help answer the following questions:

What is the main mechanism of transmission?
What type of intercourse has the highest risk for transmission?
What are effective ways to avoid HIV and how can it not be spread?
What is ART?
What are Microbicides? How do they work?
What is PEP?
What is PrEP
Does the virus have a high rate of mutation? Why is that important to understand?
Which population of individuals are most affected by HIV? Why?
What year was the virus first discovered?
Compare the mortality rates in 1989 vs 2019. Why do you believe they are different?
What are the differences between HIV and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)?

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