HIV BASICS

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* What does HIV stand for?

Highly Infectious Virus

Hardly Interesting Virus

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Heavy Injury Virus

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* What does HIV do to the body when left untreated?

It negatively affects the body's immune system

It causes large rashes

It limits a person's ability to speak clearly

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* What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

AIDS can develop from an HIV infection when HIV weakens a person’s immune system and their body is no longer able to protect itself against infection and disease as it usually would

HIV and AIDS are exactly the same thing

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* How can HIV be passed from one person to another?

Kissing

Hugging

Living in the same house as someone

Sharing food or drinks

None of the above

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* HIV can be transmitted in the following ways. Select which of these is the most common mode of HIV transmission in New Zealand.

Condomless vaginal sex

Condomless anal sex

Sharing needles

Breastfeeding

Direct blood-to-blood contact

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* Approximately how many people in New Zealand are living with HIV?

500

3,500

10,000

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* Which group of people has the highest rate of HIV infection in New Zealand?

Men who have sex with men (gay and bisexual men)

African communities

Injecting drug users

Pregnant women

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* How can you tell if someone is living with HIV?

Skin rashes

They complain about always being tired

Heavy coughing and breathing trouble

You can't tell from looking at someone. The only way to know if someone has HIV is for them to receive a positive test result and then tell you.

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* How much does an HIV test cost?

$250 per test

$150 per test

HIV testing is available for free at lots of places across NZ

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* According to Ending HIV, when can we end new transmissions of HIV in New Zealand?

2025

2030

2035

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* What is the most common tool used by New Zealanders to prevent the spread of HIV?

Bug spray

Tight clothing

A smartphone app

Condoms

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* If someone contracts HIV, what is a key benefit of starting treatment straight away?

HIV will be cured

The level of HIV in the body can be suppressed to an undetectable level

There is no benefit to treating early

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* If someone living with HIV is on treatment and maintains an undetectable status, is it possible for HIV to be transmitted to their sexual partner (or partners)?

Yes, HIV can still be transmitted

No, an undetectable status means that HIV is not transmitted to sexual partner(s), even if condoms are not used

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* What is the largest issue faced by New Zealanders living with HIV?

Health problems

It's difficult to access treatment

Stigma and discrimination

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* What does HIV stand for?

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* What does HIV do to the body when left untreated?

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* What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?

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* How can HIV be passed from one person to another?

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* HIV can be transmitted in the following ways. Select which of these is the most common mode of HIV transmission in New Zealand.

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* Approximately how many people in New Zealand are living with HIV?

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* Which group of people has the highest rate of HIV infection in New Zealand?

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* How can you tell if someone is living with HIV?

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* How much does an HIV test cost?

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* According to Ending HIV, when can we end new transmissions of HIV in New Zealand?

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* What is the most common tool used by New Zealanders to prevent the spread of HIV?

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* If someone contracts HIV, what is a key benefit of starting treatment straight away?

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* If someone living with HIV is on treatment and maintains an undetectable status, is it possible for HIV to be transmitted to their sexual partner (or partners)?

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* What is the largest issue faced by New Zealanders living with HIV?

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