HIV and AIDS Awareness Flashcard

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What does HIV stand for?

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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What is the main effect of HIV on the human body?

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It attacks the immune system

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What does AIDS stand for?

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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At what stage of HIV infection does AIDS occur?

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Final stage

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Which of the following is NOT a way HIV is transmitted? Options: Sharing food or drinks, Blood, Semen, Vaginal fluids

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Sharing food or drinks

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Which body fluid can transmit HIV?

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Breast milk

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Which of the following activities can spread HIV?

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Receiving infected blood

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Why is it important to know how HIV is spread?

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To prevent infection and reduce stigma

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What is a common serious illness that people with AIDS may get?

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Pneumonia

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What is a myth about how HIV is spread?

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HIV is spread by mosquitoes