HIV/AIDS Quiz - In The Know Zone

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AIDS stands for:

Acquired Immunodetoxifying System
Arranged Immunodeterring Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeterring System

Opportunistic infections are those that:

Can be simple infections, such as the common cold.
Attack all persons regardless of age, gender, or ethnic background.
Attack persons developing or with a full-blown cold.
Are very rare infections that only attack persons with advanced AIDS.

In 1982, researchers first linked the new disease (AIDS) to

Semen
Saliva
Ear wax
Blood

Credit for the discovery of the HIV virus is given today to scientists from

Sweden
France
Denmark
Brussels

What professional athlete astonished the world by announcing he was HIV positive?

Michael Jordan
Shaquille O’Neal
Scottie Pippen
Magic Johnson

HIV cannot be transmitted by:

Abstinence or avoiding sex.
Sharing needles with HIV infected individuals.
Breastfeeding by an infected mother to her baby.
Having unprotected sex.

What is one of the ways to prevent HIV infection?

Have unprotected sex with multiple partners.
Have unprotected sex at a very young age.
Avoid using drugs or alcohol when making decisions about sexual intimacy.
Sharing needles for steroids, piercing and tattooing.

It is hard to tell if a person is infected with HIV or AIDS. But, some of the symptoms might include:

Rapid weight gain
Ability to sleep for many hours
Sudden bursts of energy
Diarrhea for longer than a week

What are some of the settings where testing for HIV/AIDS is available?

Physician offices and public health clinics
Post offices
Schools

What are some of the issues persons taking medicines for AIDS treatment face?

Extreme feelings of depression
Severe side effects
Easy to follow regimens
Affordable treatment options

HIV can be transmitted through:

Hugs
Unprotected sex
Sneezes and coughs
Toilet seats or doorknobs