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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sharing needles (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did HIV originate?

<p>Central and West Africa (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the earliest detected HIV sample collected?

<p>1959 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Males having sex with males (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary goal of PEP medications?

<p>To prevent HIV replication (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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