World AIDS Day Quiz

1. The best way to prevent HIV infection is

Not to have sexual contact with anyone

Stay away from those with HIV

Use latex condoms and don't share needles or injecting equipment

I don't have to worry because I'm not at risk

The correct answer is to use latex condoms and not share needles or injecting equipment. This is because HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact and sharing needles or injecting equipment. While abstaining from sexual contact and avoiding those with HIV are also important in preventing HIV infection, using latex condoms and not sharing needles or injecting equipment are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of transmission. It is not safe to assume that one is not at risk for HIV infection, as anyone can be at risk if they engage in high-risk behaviors.

Explanation

The correct answer is to use latex condoms and not share needles or injecting equipment. This is because HIV can be transmitted through sexual contact and sharing needles or injecting equipment. While abstaining from sexual contact and avoiding those with HIV are also important in preventing HIV infection, using latex condoms and not sharing needles or injecting equipment are the most effective ways to reduce the risk of transmission. It is not safe to assume that one is not at risk for HIV infection, as anyone can be at risk if they engage in high-risk behaviors.

2. Having another sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia or syphilis makes a person more at risk of acquiring HIV during sex with an HIV infected partner.

True

False

Numerous Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are not only dangerous in and of themselves; they actually increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV. HIV-positive individuals with STDs are also more infectious – they're three to five times more likely than individuals without STDs to transmit HIV during sexual activity.

STDs increase a person's risk of acquiring HIV in two ways.

They can cause lesions on the skin, making it easier for HIV to enter the body.

STDs can also cause inflammation, which is triggered by the immune system. Since HIV prefers to infect immune cells, any disease that causes a increase in these cells also will make it easier for a person to become infected with HIV.

Explanation

Numerous Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are not only dangerous in and of themselves; they actually increase the risk of becoming infected with HIV. HIV-positive individuals with STDs are also more infectious – they're three to five times more likely than individuals without STDs to transmit HIV during sexual activity.

STDs increase a person's risk of acquiring HIV in two ways.

They can cause lesions on the skin, making it easier for HIV to enter the body.

STDs can also cause inflammation, which is triggered by the immune system. Since HIV prefers to infect immune cells, any disease that causes a increase in these cells also will make it easier for a person to become infected with HIV.

3. You can become infected with HIV by...

Sharing utensils with or drinking fromt he same cup as someone with HIV

Mosquito bites

Hugging someone with HIV

None of the above

It is not possible to become infected with HIV from everyday casual contact such as sharing food, shaking hands or touching the same objects. you are only at risk from HIV if you are exposed to infected blood or bodily fluids.

Insects cannot transmit HIV. When taking blood from someone mosquitos do not inject blood from any previous person. The only thing a mosquito injects is saliva, which acts as a lubricant and enables it to feed more efficiently.

Explanation

It is not possible to become infected with HIV from everyday casual contact such as sharing food, shaking hands or touching the same objects. you are only at risk from HIV if you are exposed to infected blood or bodily fluids.

Insects cannot transmit HIV. When taking blood from someone mosquitos do not inject blood from any previous person. The only thing a mosquito injects is saliva, which acts as a lubricant and enables it to feed more efficiently.

4. In what year was the Worlds first World AIDS Day held?

1984

1988

1992

At a global health summit on AIDS in London in 1988, the World Health Organisation announced it would promote World AIDS Day on 1st December each year.

Explanation

At a global health summit on AIDS in London in 1988, the World Health Organisation announced it would promote World AIDS Day on 1st December each year.

5. Jim and Mollie have just met each other in a nightclub and have fallen madly in lust. A fairy godmother has given them the presidential suite at the Hyatt for the night. The champagne is on ice, the baby oil and condoms are by the bed. What is wrong with this picture?

Nothing

There is no such thing as a fairy godmother

Baby oil reduces efficacy of condoms

Oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly (vaseline), cold cream, hand lotion or baby oil, weaken the latex that condoms are made out of.

Explanation

Oil-based lubricants such as petroleum jelly (vaseline), cold cream, hand lotion or baby oil, weaken the latex that condoms are made out of.

6. What is the risk of transmitting HIV during oral sex?

Just the same as anal or vaginal sex

There is a 50% chance that HIV will be transmitted if one person is HIV positive

The risk is very low, but increased if either peson has cuts or sores on their mouth, anus or genitals.

The risk of HIV transmission through oral sex is much smaller than through anal or vaginal sex. If the HIV positive person has bleeding wounds or gums there is a greater chance of HIV transmission.

Explanation

The risk of HIV transmission through oral sex is much smaller than through anal or vaginal sex. If the HIV positive person has bleeding wounds or gums there is a greater chance of HIV transmission.

7. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is..

A bacterial illness treated with antibiotics

A virus which has no cure but can be controlled with medicines

The virus that causes AIDS

Answers b and c

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. A person can live a relatively normal live for many years if they are diagnosed with HIV, but they are said to have AIDS when they develop an HIV related illness.

Explanation

HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. A person can live a relatively normal live for many years if they are diagnosed with HIV, but they are said to have AIDS when they develop an HIV related illness.

8. In 2007, what percentage of people needing HIV treatment in lower - middle income countries received it?

22%

31%

51%

In 2007, antiretroviral therapy coverage in less wealthy areas of the world was very low. The Millenium Development Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases, aimed for universal coverage by 2010.

Explanation

In 2007, antiretroviral therapy coverage in less wealthy areas of the world was very low. The Millenium Development Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other diseases, aimed for universal coverage by 2010.

9. HIV is transmitted through four types of body fluids. On the list below, which THREE of the following are NOT infectious (unless visibly bloody)

Breast milk

Saliva

Semen

Tears

Urine

Vaginal secretions

Blood

You need to drink over 30 litres of HIV positive saliva in 10 seconds to be exposed to the HIV virus. the only fluids that can transmit HIV are blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk.

Explanation

You need to drink over 30 litres of HIV positive saliva in 10 seconds to be exposed to the HIV virus. the only fluids that can transmit HIV are blood, semen, vaginal fluid and breast milk.

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10. How many people worldwide are estimated to be newly infected wtih HIV each day?

Fewer than 500

1,000

More than 3,000

More than 7,000

In 2008, 2.7 million people were newly infected with HIV.

Explanation

In 2008, 2.7 million people were newly infected with HIV.