HIV/AIDS Quiz

What are the three main ways HIV is transmitted?

• From using public toilets

• Through kissing and hugging

• By sharing food or drinks

• Through unprotected sexual intercourse, sharing needles or syringes, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding.

Can HIV be transmitted through kissing or sharing utensils?

• No

• Only if the person has open sores in the mouth

• Yes, it can be transmitted through sharing utensils

• Yes, it can be transmitted through kissing

How can a pregnant woman with HIV prevent passing the virus to her baby?

• Taking antiretroviral medications as prescribed

• Drinking herbal tea

• Avoiding prenatal care

• Eating raw meat

What are the three primary methods for preventing the transmission of HIV?

• Eating raw meat, swimming in contaminated water, and sharing food with infected individuals

• Practicing safe sex, using clean needles, and taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

What are the common symptoms of HIV/AIDS?

• Coughing and sneezing

• Headache and dizziness

• Increased appetite and weight gain

• The common symptoms of HIV/AIDS include fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and weight loss.

How soon after infection do symptoms of HIV/AIDS typically appear?

• Never

• 2 to 4 weeks

• 6 months to 1 year

• 5 to 10 years

What are the two main types of treatment options for HIV/AIDS?

• Homeopathy and acupuncture

• Surgery and physical therapy

• Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy

How do antiretroviral drugs work in the treatment of HIV/AIDS?

• They have no effect on the HIV virus.

• They inhibit the replication of the HIV virus.

• They stimulate the replication of the HIV virus.

• They only treat the symptoms of HIV/AIDS.

What does AIDS stand for?

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• Acute Inflammatory Digestive Syndrome
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True or false: You can get HIV from a mosquito bite

• True
• Sometimes
• Only if the mosquito has bitten someone with HIV
• False