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Which of the following bodily fluids contains HIV in infectious quantities?
Which of the following bodily fluids contains HIV in infectious quantities?
- Sweat and tears
- Mucus and phlegm
- Blood, semen, and vaginal fluids (correct)
- Saliva and urine
What is the primary cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
What is the primary cause of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
- The attack of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) on the immune system (correct)
- The presence of opportunistic infections and cancers
- The inability of the body to produce new cells
- The failure of the immune system
What is the result of HIV's attacks on the body's immune system?
What is the result of HIV's attacks on the body's immune system?
- A temporary suppression of the immune system
- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (correct)
- A mild immune response
- A complete destruction of the immune system
What is the target of HIV's attack in the human body?
What is the target of HIV's attack in the human body?
What type of virus is HIV?
What type of virus is HIV?
How easy is it to get HIV?
How easy is it to get HIV?
How can transmission of the disease to other family members be prevented at home?
How can transmission of the disease to other family members be prevented at home?
What is the main goal of the Stop TB Strategy launched by WHO in 2006?
What is the main goal of the Stop TB Strategy launched by WHO in 2006?
What does DOTS stand for?
What does DOTS stand for?
What is essential for the DOTS strategy to be effective?
What is essential for the DOTS strategy to be effective?
What is the cure rate for patients treated under DOTS-based services?
What is the cure rate for patients treated under DOTS-based services?
What is the fate of untreated TB patients in 5 years?
What is the fate of untreated TB patients in 5 years?
What is required for HIV infection to occur?
What is required for HIV infection to occur?
What determines whether HIV infection can happen?
What determines whether HIV infection can happen?
Which bodily fluid contains the highest concentration of HIV?
Which bodily fluid contains the highest concentration of HIV?
Why is an infant at risk from breast milk, but an adult may not be?
Why is an infant at risk from breast milk, but an adult may not be?
How can HIV enter the bloodstream?
How can HIV enter the bloodstream?
Why is healthy, unbroken skin an excellent barrier to HIV infection?
Why is healthy, unbroken skin an excellent barrier to HIV infection?
What percentage of reported HIV/AIDS cases are migrant workers?
What percentage of reported HIV/AIDS cases are migrant workers?
What is the percentage of HIV prevalence among men having sex with men (MSM) in 2013?
What is the percentage of HIV prevalence among men having sex with men (MSM) in 2013?
What is the main reason why people with HIV must continuously take antiretroviral drugs?
What is the main reason why people with HIV must continuously take antiretroviral drugs?
What is the percentage increase in HIV prevalence among freelance Female Sex Workers (FSW) from 2007 to 2011?
What is the percentage increase in HIV prevalence among freelance Female Sex Workers (FSW) from 2007 to 2011?
What is the main risk factor for HIV infection among men having sex with men (MSM)?
What is the main risk factor for HIV infection among men having sex with men (MSM)?
Why is the Philippines at high risk for continued increase of new HIV infections?
Why is the Philippines at high risk for continued increase of new HIV infections?
What may happen to a worker with a liver disease working with solvents?
What may happen to a worker with a liver disease working with solvents?
Why is a worker's medical history important in the workplace?
Why is a worker's medical history important in the workplace?
What can alter a worker's natural defense mechanisms?
What can alter a worker's natural defense mechanisms?
What is a health risk for a worker exposed to asbestos fibers who also smokes?
What is a health risk for a worker exposed to asbestos fibers who also smokes?
What type of hazards can cause ill-health among workers?
What type of hazards can cause ill-health among workers?
What may happen to an anemic worker exposed to lead?
What may happen to an anemic worker exposed to lead?
