Answer Key
True – HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, the virus that attacks the immune system.
False – AIDS is the late stage of HIV infection, not the early stage.
True – HIV is spread through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk.
False – HIV cannot be spread by hugging, kissing, shaking hands, sharing toilets, or sharing dishes.
True – HIV attacks the immune system, making it harder to fight infections.
True – Sharing needles spreads HIV because blood can pass from one person to another.
True – HIV can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding if untreated.
True – ART (antiretroviral therapy) can control HIV and help people live long, healthy lives.
True – Without treatment, HIV can lead to AIDS.
True – People with HIV should avoid raw or undercooked meat, eggs, and seafood to reduce infection risk.
False – There is no cure for HIV, but medicines can control it.
True – Eating healthy foods supports the immune system and overall health.
True – A person can have HIV for years without symptoms, but they can still spread it.
True – Using condoms can help prevent HIV transmission.
False – ART must be taken for life; stopping it allows the virus to grow again.
True – HIV can lead to certain cancers if untreated.
True – Vaccines help protect against other illnesses that could be dangerous for people with HIV.
False – Mosquitoes cannot spread HIV; the virus does not live inside them.
True – HIV damages CD4 cells (T-cells), which are needed for a healthy immune system.
True – Keeping all doctor visits and lab tests is important to monitor and manage HIV.