HIV/AIDS Flashcards

1
Q

What is HIV?

A

A virus that attacks the immune system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the symptoms of HIV?

A

Fever, headache, Rash, Diarrhea, Weight Loss

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How does it spread?

A

Through anal or vaginal sex, or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How do you prevent it?

A

abstinence (not having sex), never sharing needles, and using condoms the right way every time you have sex

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How long does it last for?

A

2 to 6 weeks

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What type of Microorganism is HIV

A

Virus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly