Capindian, Laurrence NST

AU-FA1-BSA1-MAIN 4 Lesson 9

QUESTIONS:

1. What is HIV?
2. What is AIDS?
3. How is an infected person called?
4. If you are infected with HIV, does it mean you have AIDS?
5. What are the main ways of becoming infected?
6. What happens if you’re infected with HIV/AIDS?
7. Can HIV/AIDS be cures?

ANSWERS:

1. The human immunodeficiency viruses are two species of Lentivirus that infect humans. They
eventually lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition in which the immune
system gradually fails, allowing malignancies and life-threatening opportunistic infections to
proliferate.
2. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is referred to as AIDS. It is the last stage of HIV infection.
It occurs when a virus causes significant immune system harm in the body. HIV infection does
not always lead to AIDS.
3. The infected person is called an HIV-positive person. To know some people, have flu-like
symptoms within 2 to 4 weeks after infection.
4. No, most people with HIV do not develop AIDS because taking HIV medicine as prescribed stops
the progression of the disease.
5. By going through different types of sex with someone who has HIV without using contraceptives
or medicines to prevent it. Also, you can get it through needle sharing or other equipment used
to inject drugs with someone who has HIV.
6. 2 to 6 weeks after HIV infection, most persons have a brief flu-like illness that lasts for a week or
two. HIV may stop causing symptoms once these go away, even if the infection still weakens
your immune system. This indicates that many HIV-positive individuals are unaware of their
condition.
7. HIV cannot be cured, but it can be managed with HIV medication, which helps to lessen the
amount of HIV in your body and keeps you healthy. Within six months, the majority of people
can control the infection. Treatment for HIV does not stop other sexually transmitted illnesses
from spreading.