There is always a time-lag between the infection and appearance of AIDS symptoms. This period may vary from:
1. 7 to 14 days
2. two weeks to four weeks
3. one month to three months
4. a few months to many years (usually 5-10 years).
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Transmission of HIV infection can generally occur by:
I: sexual contact with infected person
II: mere touch or physical contact
III: transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products
 
1. Only I and II
2. Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. I, II and III
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A retrovirus like HIV is characterized by:
1. Having DNA as its genetic material.
2. Using reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA genome into DNA.
3. Directly translating its RNA genome into proteins.
4. Incorporating its DNA into the host's ribosomes.
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The destruction of which of the following cells by the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome results in the development of opportunistic infections in patients suffering from the disease?
1. D-cells
2. Cytotoxic T-cells
3. Helper T-cells
4. Macrophages
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