HIV and AIDS Quiz
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Which of the following is a characteristic of HIV?

  • It is transmitted through mosquito bites
  • It is a type of bacteria
  • It is a subgroup of retrovirus (correct)
  • It causes the common cold

    • How does HIV primarily spread?

  • Through sexual contact (correct)
  • Through physical touch
  • Through the air
  • Through contaminated food and water

    • What is the average survival time after HIV infection without treatment?

  • 9 to 11 years (correct)
  • 3 to 5 years
  • 1 to 3 years
  • 5 to 7 years

    • In addition to sexual transmission, how else can HIV be transmitted from an infected mother to her infant?

    <p>Through breastfeeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is HIV present within the body?

    <p>Both in the free virus particles and infected immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HIV is a type of retrovirus that infects humans?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HIV can be transmitted through contact with blood, semen, and vaginal fluids?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: HIV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her infant during pregnancy, childbirth, and through breast milk?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Research has shown that HIV is untransmittable through condomless sexual intercourse?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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