HIV Risk Assessment
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Who is at high risk of getting this infection?

  • People who require repeated blood transfusions
  • People who have multiple sexual partners (correct)
  • Children born to an HIV infected mother
  • People who have a history of drug addiction
  • Which group is NOT mentioned as being at high risk?

  • People who require repeated blood transfusions
  • People who have received an organ transplant (correct)
  • People who have multiple sexual partners
  • People who have a history of drug addiction
  • What is a common mode of transmission for this infection?

  • Consuming contaminated food or water
  • Contact with contaminated surfaces
  • Sharing needles for drug use (correct)
  • Inhaling airborne droplets
  • Study Notes

    High-Risk Groups

    • People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or taking immunosuppressive therapy, are at high risk of getting this infection
    • Older adults, especially those in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, are at high risk of getting this infection
    • Young children, especially those in daycare centers, are at high risk of getting this infection
    • People with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease, are at high risk of getting this infection

    Exception

    • Healthy adults with no underlying medical conditions are NOT mentioned as being at high risk of getting this infection

    Mode of Transmission

    • Contaminated food and water is a common mode of transmission for this infection

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    Are you at risk of HIV infection? Take this quiz to find out if your lifestyle choices and circumstances put you in a high-risk category. Discover the factors that increase the likelihood of contracting HIV, such as sexual behavior, drug use, blood transfusions, and maternal transmission. Stay informed and protect yourself!

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