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Key Figures and Events in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Quiz

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In which year was the first case of AIDS reported?

1981

Explanation

First case reported in 1981.

Who is often referred to as the 'poster boy' for raising awareness about HIV/AIDS?

Ryan White

Explanation

White raised awareness about HIV/AIDS.

What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV?

Bloodborne

Explanation

HIV primarily transmitted via blood.

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Explanation

AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

Who is known for publicly acknowledging his HIV-positive status in 1991, contributing to HIV/AIDS awareness?

Magic Johnson

Explanation

Johnson acknowledged HIV-positive status.

Who is credited with the discovery of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?

Luc Montagnier

Explanation

Montagnier discovered HIV.

Which international organization leads global efforts to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic?

World Health Organization (WHO)

Explanation

WHO leads global HIV/AIDS efforts.

Which antiretroviral drug was the first approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS?

Zidovudine (AZT)

Explanation

AZT was first approved for treatment.

Which year was designated as the first World AIDS Day?

1988

Explanation

First World AIDS Day in 1988.

#10

What is the main focus of the 'UNAIDS' program?

HIV/AIDS prevention and control

Explanation

UNAIDS focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and control.

#11

What does the term 'CD4 count' refer to in the context of HIV/AIDS?

Number of T cells

Explanation

CD4 count measures T cells.

#12

In which country was the first documented case of HIV/AIDS?

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explanation

First case in Congo.

#13

Which type of HIV is more common and responsible for the majority of HIV infections worldwide?

HIV-1

Explanation

HIV-1 is the most common type.

#14

Which antiretroviral drug class inhibits the enzyme reverse transcriptase?

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Explanation

NRTIs inhibit reverse transcriptase.

#15

What is the 'Berlin Patient' known for in the context of HIV/AIDS?

The first person cured of HIV

Explanation

Berlin Patient cured of HIV.

Key Figures and Events in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Quiz

In which year was the first case of AIDS reported?

Who is often referred to as the 'poster boy' for raising awareness about HIV/AIDS?

What is the primary mode of transmission of HIV?

What does the acronym AIDS stand for?

Who is known for publicly acknowledging his HIV-positive status in 1991, contributing to HIV/AIDS awareness?

Who is credited with the discovery of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS?

Which international organization leads global efforts to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic?

Which antiretroviral drug was the first approved for the treatment of HIV/AIDS?

Which year was designated as the first World AIDS Day?

What is the main focus of the 'UNAIDS' program?

What does the term 'CD4 count' refer to in the context of HIV/AIDS?

In which country was the first documented case of HIV/AIDS?

Which type of HIV is more common and responsible for the majority of HIV infections worldwide?

Which antiretroviral drug class inhibits the enzyme reverse transcriptase?

What is the 'Berlin Patient' known for in the context of HIV/AIDS?

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