HIV Flashcards

1
Q

Is there a vaccine for HIV?

A

No

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2
Q

What is the AIDS virus called?

A

A retro virus

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3
Q

How long can HIV be in a persons body before showing ‘positive’?

A

6 months

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4
Q

How does HIV destroy the immune system?

A

It attacks T-cells

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5
Q

What body fluids can press HIV?

A

Blood
Seman/ vaginal fluids
Breast milk

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6
Q

What is the difference between AIDS and HIV?

A

HIV is a virus

AIDS is an opportunist infection

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7
Q

What does HIV stand for?

A

Human
Immune deficiency
Virus

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8
Q

What does AIDS stand for?

A

Acquired
Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome

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9
Q

How could you get HIV?

A
Sex
Sharing needles
Blood transfusions 
Organ transplants 
Pregnancy
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10
Q

Why might someone need to be retested?

A

It can take 6 months for the virus to show

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11
Q

What tests test you for HIV?

A

Rapid

Anti-body

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