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A-1

What is the time between the exposure and the development

of HIV antibodies called?

The “window period”

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A-2

What are the ways to prevent the spread of HIV?

Abstain from sexual contact, don’t share needles, and use a condom correctly

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A-3

What are the four ways HIV is transmitted?

Having unprotected sex, intravenous drug use with

a needle, transmission during pregnancy,

and blood to blood contact

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A-4

What four fluids can contain HIV?

Semen, vaginal secretions, blood, and breast milk

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A-5

What is the T-cell count for a person diagnosed with AIDS?

< 200 T-cells per microliter of blood

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B-1

What was the leading cause of death of black women in 2004?

HIV/AIDS

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B-2

According to the CDC, what percentage of new HIV infections

occurred in females in 2007?

26%

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B-3

According to the Washington epidemiology report, how

many new cases of AIDS were there in Washington State from

2006-2008?

1693

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B-4 In the United States, an estimated 1 million people are infected with HIV. How many don't know they are

infected?

25%

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B-5 In the end of 2008, how many people were living

withHIV/AIDS worldwide?

33.4 million people

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C-1

How long do most HIV positive people go without symptoms?

Anywhere from 2-15 years

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C-2

Which of these is NOT a symptom of HIV/AIDS:

diarrhea, headaches, hair loss, night sweats, or blurred

vision?

Hair loss

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C-3

What is the relationship between HIV and other STDs?

*Individuals who are infected with STDs are at least two to five times more likely than uninfected individuals to acquire HIV infection if they are exposed to the virus

through sexual contact. *If an HIV-infected individual is also infected with

another STD, that person is more likely to transmit HIV through sexual contact than other HIV-infected persons

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C-4

What childhood illnesses are more severe in children

infected with HIV?

Ear infections (otitis media), pneumonia, and tonsillitis

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C-5

What is a type of cancer you are most likely to develop if you’re infected with HIV?

Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer, or lymphoma

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D-1

What are two places you could be tested for HIV?

Your doctor, North Health Department on Meridian Ave,

Public Health Centers, Harborview HIV/STD Clinic,

or Planned Parenthood Clinic

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D-2

What does HIV/AIDS stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune

Deficiency Syndrome

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D-3

What is a normal T-cell count?

800-1200 T-cells per microliter of blood

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D-4

How many times a day does HIV reproduce in the body?

10 billion to 1 trillion times per day

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D-5

What year was the first case of HIV/AIDS reported?

1981

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E-1

The blood bank is a good place to be tested for HIV.

Myth

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E-2

Using protection such as a latex barrier when

performing sex (vaginal, oral or anal) lowers the risk

of HIV transmission.

Fact

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E-3

New HIV/AIDS drug treatments have lowered

the number of AIDS-related deaths in the United States.

Fact

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E-4

Only drug users and gay men need to worry about

becoming infected with HIV.

Myth

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E-5

All people who have AIDS have the same symptoms.

Myth