10 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of HIV?
It is a subgroup of retrovirus
How does HIV primarily spread?
Through sexual contact
What is the average survival time after HIV infection without treatment?
9 to 11 years
In addition to sexual transmission, how else can HIV be transmitted from an infected mother to her infant?
Through breastfeeding
Where is HIV present within the body?
Both in the free virus particles and infected immune cells
True or false: HIV is a type of retrovirus that infects humans?
True
True or false: HIV can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
True
True or false: HIV can be transmitted through contact with blood, semen, and vaginal fluids?
True
True or false: HIV can be transmitted from an infected mother to her infant during pregnancy, childbirth, and through breast milk?
True
True or false: Research has shown that HIV is untransmittable through condomless sexual intercourse?
False
Test your knowledge about HIV and AIDS with this informative quiz. Learn about the two species of HIV, how they infect humans, the progression to AIDS, and the impact on the immune system. Discover key facts and challenges surrounding HIV, and find out how early detection and treatment can improve survival rates.
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