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?

    <p>Prevent initial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sharing needles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Antigen Antibody test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did HIV originate?

    <p>Central and West Africa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>HIV-1 subgroup M</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    When was the earliest detected HIV sample collected?

    <p>1959</p> 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?

    <p>The body will progress to AIDS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Males having sex with males</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Within 72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of PEP medications?

    <p>To prevent HIV replication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Unprotected sex with an HIV-positive partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Republic Act No. 11166 focus on?

    <p>Strengthening the policy on HIV and AIDS in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Criminalizes the act of knowingly infecting others with HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

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