How many of the given statements regarding HIV/AIDS are true?
I. AIDS is a congenital disease
II. Syndrome means a group of symptoms
III. HIV is a rotavirus
IV. HIV does not have an envelope
V. HIV can be transmitted by an infected mother to her child through placenta
 
1. 2 2. 3
3. 4 4. 5
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HIV selectively infects and destroys:

1. CD4 T Lymphocytes 2. CD8 T Lymphocytes
3. T-Suppressor cells 4. B-Lymphocytes
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AIDS is caused by HIV. Among the following, which one is not a mode of transmission of HIV?

1. Transfusion of contaminated blood
2. Sharing the infected needles
3. Shaking hands with infected persons
4. Sexual contact with infected persons
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After a few years of being diagnosed with HIV infection, a person develops tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, diarrhea, and significant weight loss. This is most likely due to:

1. A cytokine storm in the body
2. A decrease in B lymphocytes count
3. A decrease in T helper cells count
4. A side effect of anti-retroviral therapy given
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The early screening test for HIV infection is :

1. ELISA

2. Western Blot

3. Culture of HIV

4. Detection of opportunistic infections

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