What is meant by HIV-Positive?
Correct answer: C. A person can transmit the HIV
- A. A person has AIDS
- B. A person having two positive tests for HIV
- C. A person can transmit the HIV
- D. A person is safe from AIDS
Explanation
Option: C Being HIV positive means there is evidence of presence of the HIV in the body and is a chance of transferring the virus through body fluids. AIDS appear when HIV has spread throughout the body. Options A, B and D are wrong because these statements are inappropriate.
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About AIDS and HIV Infection
HIV is a retrovirus that infects CD4 T lymphocytes and gradually weakens immune function, while AIDS is the advanced syndrome caused by severe immune deficiency. Coverage includes viral transmission, replication, disease progression, opportunistic infections, diagnosis, prevention and the difference between HIV infection and AIDS.
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