10 Questions
What type of cells does HIV harm in the body?
White blood cells
What is the final stage of infection with HIV?
AIDS
How does HIV spread through sexual contact?
Through unprotected vaginal or anal sex with a person who has HIV
What increases a person's risk of getting HIV?
Having another sexually transmitted disease (STD)
How can HIV be transmitted from mother to baby?
During pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding
What is the primary function of the white blood cells that are destroyed by HIV?
To help the body fight infection
Why are people with another sexually transmitted disease (STD) at higher risk of getting HIV?
Having an STD can increase their risk of getting or spreading HIV
What is a common characteristic among groups that make up a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses and people with HIV?
They are racial and ethnic minorities
How does sharing drug needles contribute to the spread of HIV?
Through contact with the blood of a person with HIV
What is the key to preventing the spread of HIV through sexual contact?
Using condoms or medicine to treat or prevent HIV
Learn about the basics of HIV, its impact on the immune system, and the progression to AIDS. Discover how HIV spreads and what it means for those affected.
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