- 1. AIDS, or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads to a progressive failure of the immune system, leaving individuals vulnerable to life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers. The identification of AIDS as a distinct condition began in the early 1980s when an unusual cluster of rare diseases, such as Kaposi's sarcoma and Pneumocystis pneumonia, was observed primarily among gay men in Los Angeles and New York City. In 1983, researchers at the Pasteur Institute in France identified HIV as the causative agent of AIDS, marking a significant breakthrough in our understanding of the virus and its effects on human health. The WHO later declared AIDS an epidemic, leading to global awareness efforts and the establishment of antiretroviral treatments that have transformed HIV from a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition for many. Despite advancements in medical science and treatment, the stigma surrounding AIDS and HIV continues to pose challenges for education, prevention, and care, with ongoing disparities in access to healthcare for affected populations across different regions of the world.
What does AIDS stand for?
A) Allergic Immune Deficit Syndrome
B) Autoimmune Inflammation Disorder Syndrome
C) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
D) Advanced Infection Detection Syndrome
- 2. Which virus is responsible for causing AIDS?
A) HPV
B) EBV
C) HIV
D) Influenza
- 3. At what stage of HIV infection does AIDS develop?
A) Chronic HIV infection
B) Advanced HIV infection
C) Early HIV infection
D) Latent HIV infection
- 4. What is the most common opportunistic infection associated with AIDS?
A) Urinary tract infection
B) Pneumocystis pneumonia
C) Influenza
D) Strep throat
- 5. What is the name of the first antiretroviral drug approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
A) Aspirin
B) Ibuprofen
C) Penicillin
D) AZT (Zidovudine)
- 6. Which famous singer became an advocate for AIDS awareness and research before succumbing to the disease?
A) Michael Jackson
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Whitney Houston
D) Elvis Presley
- 7. Where did the first cases of AIDS get reported?
A) China
B) United States
C) Australia
D) Brazil
- 8. What type of virus is HIV?
A) Bacterium
B) Retrovirus
C) Parasite
D) Fungus
- 9. Which of the following statements is true about HIV and AIDS?
A) HIV and AIDS are two different viruses
B) AIDS is curable
C) HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
D) HIV can only be transmitted through blood transfusions
- 10. How can HIV be diagnosed?
A) By X-ray
B) By urine test
C) Through blood tests
D) By physical examination
- 11. What is the significance of World AIDS Day on December 1st?
A) To promote unhealthy behaviors
B) To encourage discrimination
C) To celebrate a holiday
D) To raise awareness about the global AIDS pandemic
- 12. Which organ does HIV primarily target and damage in the body?
A) Liver
B) Heart
C) Immune system
D) Lungs
- 13. What is the average incubation period from HIV infection to developing AIDS without treatment?
A) 10 years
B) 20 years
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
- 14. Which type of test is commonly used to detect HIV antibodies?
A) Ultrasound
B) X-ray
C) MRI
D) ELISA
- 15. Which of the following is NOT a known method of spreading HIV?
A) Unprotected sex
B) Sharing needles
C) Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or birth
D) Mosquito bites
- 16. How many stages are there in the progression from HIV infection to AIDS?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 3
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