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Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of Retroviruses?
Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of Retroviruses?
- They are easily destroyed by the immune system
- They do not cause any symptoms
- They have a high mutation rate (correct)
- They can only infect humans
Which of the following is an AIDS Defining Illness (ADI)?
Which of the following is an AIDS Defining Illness (ADI)?
- Pneumocystis pneumonia (correct)
- Influenza
- Common cold
- Urinary tract infection
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for HIV?
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for HIV?
- Sharing needles (correct)
- Casual contact
- Breathing the same air
- Mosquito bites
What was the first known case of HIV in a human?
What was the first known case of HIV in a human?
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What were some of the symptoms observed in young homosexual male patients in the 1980s that led to the discovery of AIDS?
What were some of the symptoms observed in young homosexual male patients in the 1980s that led to the discovery of AIDS?
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