Secondary Immunodeficiencies Overview

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What is a risk associated with not adhering to HIV medication?

Development of drug resistance (correct)

Complete cure from the virus

Decreased risk of side effects

Increased effectiveness of the treatment

Can HIV-positive individuals have children without passing on the virus?

No, it is not possible

Only if the child is tested regularly

Only if the mother has a C-section

Yes, with proper medical management (correct)

Is it true that if both partners are HIV positive, there is no need for protection during sex?

False, but it reduces the risk of transmission

True, as the virus cancels out between partners

True, there is no need for protection

False, there is still a risk of reinfection (correct)

What is PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) used for?

For anyone at risk of HIV Signup and view all the answers

Can people living with HIV participate in social activities?

Yes, they can work and participate like anyone else Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the risk of reinfection or superinfection with HIV?

It can be more aggressive or resistant to current medications Signup and view all the answers

Are educational efforts to dispel myths about HIV important?

Yes, they are vital to reduce stigma and discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What effect does skipping doses of HIV medication have?

Development of drug resistance Signup and view all the answers

Can women with HIV have children without passing on the virus?

Yes, with proper medical management Signup and view all the answers

Can PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) only be used by certain groups of people?

No, it's for anyone at risk of HIV Signup and view all the answers

Secondary Immunodeficiencies Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is a risk associated with not adhering to HIV medication?

Can HIV-positive individuals have children without passing on the virus?

Is it true that if both partners are HIV positive, there is no need for protection during sex?

What is PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) used for?

Can people living with HIV participate in social activities?

What is true about the risk of reinfection or superinfection with HIV?

Are educational efforts to dispel myths about HIV important?

What effect does skipping doses of HIV medication have?

Can women with HIV have children without passing on the virus?

Can PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) only be used by certain groups of people?

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