Origin of HIV Quiz

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What is the incubation period of acute HIV infection?

72 hours (correct)

24 hours

1 week

48 hours

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of acute HIV infection?

Fatigue

Muscle pain

Soar throat

Headache (correct)

In chronic HIV infection, which cell count is used to monitor disease progression?

NK cells

B cells

CD4 T Helper cells (correct)

CD8 T cells

What is the primary purpose of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV prevention?

Prevent initial infection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended behavior for HIV prevention?

Sharing needles Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is commonly used for diagnosing HIV that involves detecting both antigens and antibodies?

Antigen Antibody test Signup and view all the answers

Where did HIV originate?

Central and West Africa Signup and view all the answers

Which strain of HIV-1 emerged in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in the Belgian Congo in the 1920s?

HIV-1 subgroup M Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?

HIV-1 is mainly in West Africa, while HIV-2 is more widespread globally Signup and view all the answers

When was the earliest detected HIV sample collected?

1959 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the number of CD4 T-helper cells falls below 200 cells per uL in the body?

The body will progress to AIDS Signup and view all the answers

Which group is identified as a key population vulnerable to HIV?

Males having sex with males Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)?

To prevent HIV seroconversion after a single high-risk event Signup and view all the answers

When should PEP ideally be started after a possible exposure to HIV?

Within 72 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of PEP medications?

To prevent HIV replication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a high-risk event that warrants the use of PEP?

Unprotected sex with an HIV-positive partner Signup and view all the answers

What does Republic Act No. 11166 focus on?

Strengthening the policy on HIV and AIDS in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What action does Republic Act No. 8504 take against those knowingly infecting others with HIV?

Criminalizes the act of knowingly infecting others with HIV Signup and view all the answers