Understanding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its Impact Quiz
Test your knowledge with questions on HIV transmission, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Learn more about the virus and its impact.
#1
What does HIV stand for?
Human Influenza Virus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Highly Infectious Virus
Hepatitis Infection Variant
#2
How is HIV primarily transmitted?
Through mosquito bites
Through casual contact
Through unprotected sex or sharing needles
Through respiratory droplets
#3
Which of the following statements about HIV is correct?
HIV can be cured with antibiotics
HIV is a death sentence
HIV can only be transmitted through sexual contact
HIV can be managed with proper treatment
#4
What is the name of the virus that causes AIDS?
Hepatitis C virus
Influenza virus
Human T-cell leukemia virus
Human immunodeficiency virus
#5
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of HIV?
Fever
Cough
Swollen lymph nodes
Nausea and vomiting
#6
What type of virus is HIV?
DNA virus
RNA virus
Retrovirus
Adenovirus
#7
Which of the following is NOT a method for preventing the transmission of HIV?
Using condoms during sexual intercourse
Avoiding sharing needles
Avoiding regular HIV testing
Practicing abstinence
#8
What is the approximate incubation period of HIV?
1-2 days
1-2 weeks
1-2 months
1-2 years
#9
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated HIV infection?
Diabetes
Hypertension
AIDS
Arthritis
#10
Which cells does HIV primarily target in the human body?
T lymphocytes
Red blood cells
Platelets
Neurons
#11
What is the mechanism of action of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in managing HIV?
It directly kills HIV virus particles
It boosts the immune system
It prevents HIV from replicating
It removes infected cells from the body
#12
Which of the following statements about HIV/AIDS is true?
There is currently no effective treatment for HIV/AIDS
A person infected with HIV will always develop AIDS
A person can be infected with HIV without showing symptoms
HIV/AIDS only affects specific ethnic groups
#13
What is the role of CD4 cells in HIV infection?
They produce antibodies to fight the virus
They help HIV replicate
They are the target cells of HIV
They activate the immune system
#14
What is the significance of HIV viral load in monitoring disease progression?
It measures the number of CD4 cells
It indicates the level of virus in the blood
It assesses the severity of symptoms
It determines the effectiveness of ART
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