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How Much Do You Know About AIDS?

Approximately how many Americans are living with HIV/AIDS?
A. 1,009,000
B. 709,000
C. 509,000
D. 209,000
About how many new cases of AIDS are diagnosed in the U.S. each year?
A. 36,000
B. 26,000
C. 16,000
D. 6,000
Of those recently diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, how many are males?
A. One-half
B. Three-quarters
C. One-quarter
D. One-eighth
Approximately how many American women are diagnosed with AIDS each year?
A. 15,600
B. 12,600
C. 9,600
D. 6,600
Which age group accounts for the largest proportion of newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases?
A. 15 to 20
B. 21 to 24
C. 25 to 44
D. 45 to 55
Recent advances in HIV treatments have had what effect?
A. Slowed the progression of HIV infection to AIDS
B. Increased the number of people living with AIDS
C. Decreased deaths among people with AIDS
D. All the above
Where can you be tested for HIV?
A. At a pharmacy
B. In a doctor’s office
C. At home
D. B and C
Which of these is a warning sign of HIV infection?
A. Swollen glands
B. Pain
C. Fever
D. A and C
Which of these is a visible sign that someone has HIV?
A. Rash
B. Discharge
C. Blisters
D. There are no visible signs
What is true regarding treatment for HIV/AIDS?
A. Several medications can fight the infection
B. Several medications can cure the infection
C. No medications can fight the infection
D. Megadoses of vitamins can fight the infection

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov and search for “AIDS.”

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