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?

    <p>For anyone at risk of HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can people living with HIV participate in social activities?

    <p>Yes, they can work and participate like anyone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Are educational efforts to dispel myths about HIV important?

    <p>Yes, they are vital to reduce stigma and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does skipping doses of HIV medication have?

    <p>Development of drug resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Yes, with proper medical management</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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