- 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) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
B) Autoimmune Inflammation Disorder Syndrome
C) Allergic Immune Deficit Syndrome
D) Advanced Infection Detection Syndrome
- 2. Which virus is responsible for causing AIDS?
A) HPV
B) Influenza
C) EBV
D) HIV
- 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) Strep throat
D) Influenza
- 5. What is the name of the first antiretroviral drug approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS?
A) AZT (Zidovudine)
B) Penicillin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Aspirin
- 6. Which famous singer became an advocate for AIDS awareness and research before succumbing to the disease?
A) Whitney Houston
B) Michael Jackson
C) Freddie Mercury
D) Elvis Presley
- 7. Where did the first cases of AIDS get reported?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) China
D) Brazil
- 8. What type of virus is HIV?
A) Bacterium
B) Retrovirus
C) Fungus
D) Parasite
- 9. Which of the following statements is true about HIV and AIDS?
A) HIV is the virus that causes AIDS
B) AIDS is curable
C) HIV can only be transmitted through blood transfusions
D) HIV and AIDS are two different viruses
- 10. How can HIV be diagnosed?
A) By urine test
B) By X-ray
C) By physical examination
D) Through blood tests
- 11. What is the significance of World AIDS Day on December 1st?
A) To encourage discrimination
B) To raise awareness about the global AIDS pandemic
C) To celebrate a holiday
D) To promote unhealthy behaviors
- 12. Which organ does HIV primarily target and damage in the body?
A) Lungs
B) Liver
C) Immune system
D) Heart
- 13. What is the average incubation period from HIV infection to developing AIDS without treatment?
A) 2 years
B) 10 years
C) 5 years
D) 20 years
- 14. Which type of test is commonly used to detect HIV antibodies?
A) ELISA
B) X-ray
C) Ultrasound
D) MRI
- 15. Which of the following is NOT a known method of spreading HIV?
A) Mosquito bites
B) Unprotected sex
C) Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy or birth
D) Sharing needles
- 16. How many stages are there in the progression from HIV infection to AIDS?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
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