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?

People Living With HIV/AIDS Signup and view all the answers

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

Chemotherapy 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?

Chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the risk of transmission to others Signup and view all the answers

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

It emphasizes the importance of prevention and education Signup and view all the answers

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

They have been infected with HIV Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

HIV is a cause of AIDS Signup and view all the answers

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What can cause an immune deficiency to be acquired?

What is crucial for individuals living with HIV/AIDS?

What remains a significant public health issue despite medical advances?

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

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