HIV and AIDS: Understanding the Virus and Its Management

What type of virus is HIV classified as?

• Prion

• DNA virus

• Retrovirus

• Bacteriophage

How did HIV originally transfer to humans?

• Through contaminated water

• Through insect bites

• From non-human primates

• Via airborne transmission

Which cells does HIV primarily target in the human body?

• CD4 T-lymphocytes

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

• Neurons

What is the most dangerous phase of HIV infection?

• Chronic HIV infection

• Latent HIV infection

• Acute HIV infection

• AIDS

What was the first drug used to treat HIV?

• AZT

• PrEP

• PEP

• ART

What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy?

• To increase virus replication

• To cure HIV

• To eliminate CD4 cells

• To reduce viral load

What is a major barrier to HIV treatment in certain regions?

• High cost and stigma

• Lack of medical professionals

• Insufficient research

• Inadequate technology

Why is developing an HIV vaccine challenging?

• HIV can mutate and lacks natural antibodies

• HIV does not mutate

• HIV is easily detected by the immune system

• HIV is a stable virus

What future treatment option is being developed for HIV?

• Long-acting injectables

• Surgical removal

• Daily pills

• Topical creams

What is the ultimate goal in the fight against HIV?

• To develop a cure

• To increase infection rates

• To eliminate all CD4 cells

• To stop all research