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WILL MARK BRAINLIEST! Can someone help me wit des 6 questions?
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1.) Why is a second follow-up HIV blood test done if antibodies are detected in the first test?

A.) to detect the virus
B.) to verify the result
C.) to count T cells
D.) to detect AIDS
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2.) Which of these behaviors is NOT a way to protect yourself from HIV?

A.) avoiding contact with blood
B.) practicing abstinence
C.) sharing needles
D.) avoiding needles
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3.) HIV-positive people receive treatments to keep

A.) their viral load as high as possible.
B.) their viral load as low as possible.
C.) their T cell count as low as possible.
D.) their viral load equal to their T cell count.
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4.) Disposing of syringes and needles properly, and wearing gloves when in contact with blood is a __________________

A.) requirement for medical professionals only.
B.) universal precaution.
C.) not necessary.
D.) waste of time.
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5.) HIV infections may cause no symptoms, and be asymptomatic for months or years.

A.) True
B.) False
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6.) The main goal of HIV treatment is to kill all the HIV viruses in the body.

A.) True
B.) False

Answer :

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Answer:

1. B. to verify the result

2. C. sharing needles

3. B. their viral load as low as possible

4. B. universal precaution

5. A. True

6. B. False

Explanation:

1. It is important to verify the result of the antibody test in a second follow-up once antibodies have been detected during the Rapid HIV Test. The initial result is just preliminary, so a second one is needed for confirmation.

2. Sharing of needles will increase the person's risk of contracting HIV.

3. Treatments are meant for the patient to live longer by preventing the viruses from multiplying. This only lowers the viral load.

4. Disposing of syringes and needles properly is a universal precaution in the healthcare field. This is always being followed in healthcare settings anywhere in the world.

5. HIV infections may show no symptoms even for several years later. Most HIV symptoms mimic the symptoms of flu.

6. The main goal of HIV Treatment is to let the patient live longer. There's no proven cure for HIV yet.

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