HIV Flashcards
1
Q
What type of pathogen is HIV?
A
Virus
2
Q
What is the full name for HIV?
A
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
3
Q
What are the symptoms of HIV?
A
Flu-like symptoms, some no symptoms for several years.
4
Q
How does HIV cause AIDS?
A
HIV destroys enough white blood cells to the point where the infected person’s immune system fails.
5
Q
How does AIDS make you more vulnerable?
A
Pathogens we would normally able to fight off infect us
6
Q
How is HIV spread?
A
Exchanging infected bodily fluids (blood, semen etc.) during sex or while sharing needles when taking drugs.
7
Q
How can HIV be prevented from being spread?
A
Using a condom during sex and not sharing needles. Medication such as antiretroviral drugs.
