5 Questions
Which of the following is a distinctive characteristic of Retroviruses?
They have a high mutation rate
Which of the following is an AIDS Defining Illness (ADI)?
Pneumocystis pneumonia
Which of the following is a common mode of transmission for HIV?
Sharing needles
What was the first known case of HIV in a human?
1959
What were some of the symptoms observed in young homosexual male patients in the 1980s that led to the discovery of AIDS?
Severe pneumonia and weight loss
Test your knowledge on HIV infection (AIDS) and AIDS Defining Illnesses (ADIs) with this quiz. Explore the historical perspective, distinctive characteristics of retroviruses, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV. Learn about the past, present, and future of HIV research and prevention.
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