Test your knowledge of HIV and AIDS

What does HIV stand for?

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Human Immunity Virus

Human Illness Virus

Human Infection Virus

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How is HIV transmitted?

Unprotected sex

By sharing needles or syringes

A pregnant person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding

All of the above

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When is World AIDS Day?

November 25th

December 1st

December 10th

November 30th

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How can you avoid becoming infected with HIV?

By always using condoms during vaginal sex, anal sex and oral sex

By using dental dams for oral sex performed on a vagina or anus

By never sharing needles and other drug using equipment

All of the above

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How long does it take to get results from a Rapid HIV test?

60 seconds

6 minutes

6 days

6 months

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The World Health Organisation estimates that ?? of people who are HIV Positive know their status.

55%

65%

75%

85%

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What type of lubricant is OK to use with a condom?

Vaseline

Moisturiser

Cooking oil

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One of the following statements about PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis) is false. Can you figure out which one?

If taken within 72 hours of first coming into contact with HIV, PEP greatly reduces your chances of contracting the virus.

It's a month long course of antiretroviral drugs.

You get PEP at A&E in hospitals, or at STI clinics.

You only have to take PEP once.

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