Question

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS?

• A. the HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person
• B. drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection
• C. AIDS patients are being fillly cured cent per cent with proper care and nutrition
• D. the causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) a syndrome, is caused by the retrovirus HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The virus destroys a subgroup of lymphocytes, the helper T-cells (or CD4 lymphocytes), resulting in suppression of the body's immune response. HIV is transmitted in blood, semen and vaginal fluid; the major routes of infection are unprotected vaginal and anal intercourse, intravenous drug abuse, and the administration of contaminated blood and blood products. A combination of antiviral drugs can delay the development of Hill-blown AIDS for many years but cannot fully care the disease.