HIV/AIDS Overview

Question 1

Approximate # of questions from this section?

Answer 1

8 questions

Question 2

What is HIV?

Answer 2

The virus that causes AIDS

Question 3

Who must the diagnosis of AIDS be done by?

Answer 3

A licensed MD

Question 4

What constitutes an AIDS diagnosis?

Answer 4

T-4 cell count < 200
- the virus kills off CD4 cells
Opportunistic infection
- takes advantage of weakened immune system

Question 5

What is characteristic of HIV infection stage one?

Answer 5

The person has only tested positive

Question 6

What is characteristic of HIV infection stage two?

Answer 6

200 < CD4 < 500

Question 7

What is characteristic of HIV infection stage three?

Answer 7

Documentation of an AIDS defining condition or CD4 count < 200

Question 8

What is characteristic of HIV infection stage unknown?

Answer 8

Stage cannot be identified

Question 9

80% of individuals with HIV will…..

Answer 9

…initially have symptoms appear and disappear quickly.

Question 10

How long can it take for antibodies against HIV to show up?

Answer 10

Up to 3 months

Question 11

What are the most common fluids that HIV is transmitted through?

Answer 11

• blood
• semen
• vaginal secretions
• breast milk

Question 12

How many people worldwide living with HIV?

Answer 12

34 million

Question 13

Worldwide, how many people contract HIV every day?

Answer 13

7,000 everyday

Question 14

What percentage of people living with HIV are not aware of their infection?

Answer 14

20%