Misconceptions
HIV/AIDS is something that we don't have to worry about anymore.
Roughly 3 new people contract HIV every minute and this year, nearly 700,000 people will die of AIDS-related illnesses. In the US alone, 1.2 million people are estimated to be living with HIV, the overwhelming majority of which are Black and African-American gay men.
What is the acronym for AIDS?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What was the year that AIDS became the leading cause of death among men?
1991
Which known trans actor was diagnosed with HIV?
Alexis Arquette, she was diagnosed in 1989
True or False there is a Cure for HIV/AIDS
False, there have been a few cases of people being supposedly being cured of HIV/AIDS but it's a high risk to your health
AIDS and HIV are the same.
Although they could be related, they are definitely different. When a patient is described as living with HIV, it means that they have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in their body. While AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection. Here the body’s immunity becomes vulnerable or fails.
What is the acronym for HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What year did the first HIV treatment come out?
1987
Freddy Mercury was a known musician who publicly announced his HIV status, what was the time period between his announcement and his passing?
1 Day.
True or False, 1 in 3 of all Americans who have HIV/AIDS is 50 or older
True, Many older people don't get routinely tested for HIV, the number may be higher.
AIDS is a death sentence
When AIDS was first discovered, there was no effective treatment available. Now, this is no longer true, thanks to the development of revolutionary treatment methods. Today, over 27 million people living with HIV are accessing treatment that allows them to live healthy, normal lives.
What 3 bodily fluids don't transmit HIV/AIDS?
Tears, Sweat, Saliva (unnoticeable amounts), Urine
This is the year that the virus, which causes AIDS, was discovered
1983
What was the year Magic Johnson came out as HIV positive?
1991
True or False. In the United States, you can get HIV/AIDS by blood transfusions.
False
Mosquitoes spread HIV.
When bugs bite, they don't inject the blood of the person or animal they bit before you.
What are the ways a health care professional can test you for HIV?
Blood, urine, or Oral samples.
Before it was known as AIDS what was it called before?
Gay Related Immune Disorder/Deficiency
Greg Louganis was an HIV Positive Olympian who won gold medals. How many medals did he win with him being HIV positive?
4
True or False, If you are infected with HIV, you will 100% get AIDS.
False, With early diagnosis and effective treatment, few people with HIV will develop AIDS.
HIV always leads to AIDS
AIDS is the final, chronic form of an HIV infection, which can result if HIV is left untreated for a significant amount of time. People with HIV won’t necessarily contract AIDS, especially if they keep up with their treatment.
What mammal was HIV supposedly derived from?
The Chimpanzee
What was the year that the first HIV screening test got approved by the FDA?
1985
Which artist who was seen as one of the founder of 'Gangsta Rap' who was also in a popular hip hop group in the 90's came out as HIV positive?
Easy E.
True or False, You cannot get AIDS from toilet seats, doorknobs, telephones, or drinking fountains.
True