HIV is a complex disease. HIV myths and misconceptions only serve to make the disease more confusing and living with it more difficult. Take our HIV and AIDS quiz and test your knowledge of the disease. This simple quiz doesn't take very long but what you learn will help you for years to come. This quiz has been sent to all Australian Red Cross staff. The quiiz should take about 5 minutes of your time. The quiz is 100% voluntary and 100% confidential. The quiz may ask you to 'Enter your name' in a box (below). Please do not put your name in this box. Instead, click on the green button that says "Take Quiz".
Nothing
There is no such thing as a fairy godmother
Baby oil reduces efficacy of condoms
22%
31%
51%
Breast milk
Saliva
Semen
Tears
Urine
Vaginal secretions
Blood
1984
1988
1992
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
Sharing utensils with or drinking fromt he same cup as someone with HIV
Mosquito bites
Hugging someone with HIV
None of the above
Fewer than 500
1,000
More than 3,000
More than 7,000
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.
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
True
False
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