AIDS and Acquired Immune Deficiency
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What can cause an immune deficiency to be acquired?

  • Overexposure to sunlight
  • Genetic defects present from birth
  • Lack of vaccination
  • Infection from agents such as HIV (correct)

What is crucial for individuals living with HIV/AIDS?

  • Prevention, early detection, and ongoing treatment (correct)
  • Avoiding social gatherings
  • Regular exercise to boost the immune system
  • Staying in isolation to prevent transmission

What remains a significant public health issue despite medical advances?

  • AIDS (correct)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Cancer
  • Malaria

What category of people are referred to by the abbreviation PLWHA?

<p>People Living With HIV/AIDS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What medical treatment can cause an immune deficiency to be acquired?

<p>Chemotherapy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a medical treatment that can lead to an acquired immune deficiency?

<p>Chemotherapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why prevention, early detection, and ongoing treatment are crucial for individuals with HIV?

<p>To reduce the risk of transmission to others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of AIDS remaining a public health issue despite advances in treating HIV?

<p>It emphasizes the importance of prevention and education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of individuals referred to by the abbreviation PLWHA?

<p>They have been infected with HIV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

<p>HIV is a cause of AIDS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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