8 Questions
During primary (acute) HIV infection, which of the following symptoms is most likely to occur?
Fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and night sweats
Why is the viral load in the bloodstream high during primary (acute) HIV infection?
As a result of the presence of the virus in the bloodstream
What is the typical duration of the primary (acute) HIV infection stage?
A few weeks
What happens during the clinical latent infection (Chronic HIV) stage?
Many people may not have any symptoms or infections
When is a person with HIV considered to have progressed to AIDS?
When they develop one or more opportunistic infections, regardless of their CD4 cell count
What are some common symptoms of advanced HIV infection?
Weight loss, fever, and cough
What is the primary reason most people with HIV do not develop AIDS?
The progression of the disease is stopped by taking HIV medicine every day as prescribed
What has significantly reduced AIDS deaths in many developed nations?
Medications that can dramatically slow the progression of the disease
Test your knowledge about HIV/AIDS medications and disease progression with this quiz. Learn about the impact of HIV medicine on slowing down the progression of the disease and the criteria for considering a person to have progressed to AIDS.
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