26. HIV Overview (C114)

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What has been a constant companion to humans throughout history?

  • Respiratory diseases
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Infectious diseases (correct)
  • Cancers

How many deaths were caused by pandemics in 2019 according to Our World in Data?

  • 16.56 million
  • 17.56 million
  • 19.56 million
  • 18.56 million (correct)

What was the name of the plague that occurred from 165-180 AD?

  • The Third Plague
  • Cholera Outbreak
  • Black Death
  • Antonine Plague (correct)

What was the approximate number of deaths caused by the Black Death?

<p>200M (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the pandemic that started in 2012 and is still present?

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

What is the estimated number of people who died from diarrhea diseases in the year 1600?

<p>1.53 million (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the two scientists credited with the discovery of HIV?

<p>Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people who died from HIV/AIDS in the year 2019?

<p>6.9 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV?

<p>Sexual contact and blood exchange (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people aged 13-24 living with HIV were unaware of their infection in 2018?

<p>44% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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