HIV and Aids

Question 1

What does HIV stand for?

Answer 1

Human Immuno-deficiency Virus

Question 2

What does AIDS stand for?

Answer 2

Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome

Question 3

What does contagious mean?

Answer 3

It can spread from one person to another

Question 4

Describe what your immune system and T-cells are?

Answer 4

The immune system is the different parts of the body that work together to defend against germs. T-cells fight the germs that carry illness and disease.

Question 5

How does HIV attack the body?

Answer 5

It attacks the T-cells so the body cannot fight against germs and illnesses anymore

Question 6

How is HIV passed on?

Answer 6

If the blood of an HIV positive person is mixed with that of an uninfected person

Question 7

Is it safe to hug, hold hands, share objects or even a bathroom with an HIV positive person?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What are some ways to protect yourself from infection through blood?

Answer 8

Never touch a bleeding sore or cut with bare hands
Never pick up or touch needles or syringes
Someone attending to your cuts or sores must use gloves