MCQs on HIV and AIDS

What does HIV stand for?

• Human Infectious Virus

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Human Immune Vaccine

• Human Inflammation Virus

AIDS is caused by which of the following viruses?

• Hepatitis B virus

• Epstein-Barr virus

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

• Influenza virus

What is the full form of AIDS?

• Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome

• Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

• Advanced Immunity Disease Syndrome

• Acute Immune Disorder Syndrome

Which of the following body fluids can transmit HIV?

• Sweat

• All of the above

• Saliva

• Blood

What type of virus is HIV?

• DNA virus

• Retrovirus

• Herpes virus

• RNA oncogenic virus

Which cells are primarily targeted and destroyed by HIV?

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• CD4+ T-helper cells

• B cells

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to confirm HIV infection?

• Widal test

• ELISA test

• Mantoux test

• Western blot test

What is the window period in HIV infection?

• Time between exposure and appearance of symptoms

• Time between exposure and development of immunity

• Time between exposure and detection of antibodies

• Time between diagnosis and death

Which of the following is NOT a mode of HIV transmission?

• Unprotected sexual contact

• Sharing of needles

• Casual contact like hugging

• Blood transfusion

Which drug class is commonly used in treating HIV/AIDS?

• Antibiotics

• Antifungals

• Antiretrovirals

• Antihistamines