HIV and AIDS Quiz

What does HIV stand for?

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Human Immune Virus

• Health Improvement Virus

• Human Infection Virus

What is AIDS?

• A virus that attacks the immune system

• A symptom of HIV

• The final stage of HIV infection

• A type of cancer

How is HIV most commonly transmitted?

• Through the air

• By sharing food

• Through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk

• By touching

Can HIV/AIDS be cured?

• Yes, with antibiotics

• Yes, with a single vaccine

• No, but it can be managed with medication

• No, and there is no way to manage it

What is the main function of the immune system that HIV affects?

• Digestion

• Circulation

• Protecting the body against diseases

• Muscle growth

Which cells does HIV primarily attack?

• Red blood cells

• Brain cells

• CD4 cells

• Liver cells

What is the significance of the CD4 cell count in an HIV-positive individual?

• It indicates the level of physical fitness

• It measures the severity of allergies

• It shows the strength of the immune system

• It counts the number of viruses in the blood

How can the spread of HIV be prevented?

• By avoiding all physical contact

• Through vaccination

• By practicing safe sex and not sharing needles

• By taking antibiotics regularly

What is antiretroviral therapy (ART)?

• A cure for AIDS

• A treatment that helps manage HIV symptoms

• A vaccine to prevent HIV

• A surgical procedure to remove the virus

Why is early detection of HIV important?

• It can completely prevent the virus from spreading

• It allows for immediate cure

• It helps manage the virus more effectively and improves quality of life

• It prevents the virus from mutating