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Viral Diseases and Immunity

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Viral diseases and immunity cover the structure, transmission, and diagnosis of viruses like HIV. Questions focus on disease pathways, immune responses, and prevention. Strong knowledge here provides an edge in biology scoring.

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Viral Diseases and Immunity Questions

Multiple choice

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) can cause infertility if left untreated?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Syphilis

  4. HIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chlamydia is a common STI that can cause infertility if left untreated.

Multiple choice

Which human papillomavirus (HPV) strain is most commonly associated with cervical cancer?

  1. HPV-6

  2. HPV-11

  3. HPV-16

  4. HPV-18
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

HPV-16 is the strain most frequently linked to cervical cancer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a bloodborne pathogen?

  1. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

  2. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

  3. Influenza virus

  4. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Influenza virus is not a bloodborne pathogen, as it is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common route of transmission for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

  1. Sexual contact

  2. Sharing needles or syringes

  3. Blood transfusions

  4. Contact with contaminated surfaces
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

STIs are primarily transmitted through sexual contact or sharing needles or syringes, not through contact with contaminated surfaces.

Multiple choice

Who is at highest risk for developing tuberculosis?

  1. People with HIV/AIDS

  2. People who are homeless

  3. People who use drugs

  4. People who are incarcerated

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

People with HIV/AIDS, people who are homeless, people who use drugs, and people who are incarcerated are all at highest risk for developing tuberculosis.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19?

  1. SARS-CoV-2

  2. MERS-CoV

  3. Influenza A virus

  4. HIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus that causes COVID-19. It is a novel coronavirus, meaning it is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in South Africa in 2021?

  1. Alpha

  2. Beta

  3. Gamma

  4. Delta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The variant of COVID-19 that was first identified in South Africa in 2021 is called Beta.

Multiple choice

What is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)?

  1. A public-private partnership that aims to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.

  2. A United Nations agency that coordinates global efforts to combat HIV/AIDS.

  3. A World Bank program that provides financial assistance to countries affected by HIV/AIDS.

  4. A non-governmental organization that advocates for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The GFATM is a public-private partnership that aims to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria by providing financial and technical support to countries affected by these diseases.

Multiple choice

What is the mechanism of action of antiviral medications?

  1. They inhibit the replication of viruses.

  2. They kill viruses.

  3. They prevent viruses from entering cells.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Antiviral medications inhibit the replication of viruses, kill viruses, and prevent viruses from entering cells.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sexually transmitted infection (STI)?

  1. HIV

  2. Syphilis

  3. Gonorrhea

  4. Chlamydia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

All of the options are sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Multiple choice

What is the primary focus of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria?

  1. Providing financial support to countries to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria

  2. Coordinating global efforts to combat these diseases

  3. Developing new vaccines and treatments

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria provides financial support to countries to fight these diseases, coordinates global efforts to combat them, and supports the development of new vaccines and treatments.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a sexually transmitted infection?

  1. HIV/AIDS

  2. Hepatitis B

  3. Syphilis

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual contact. HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and syphilis are all examples of STIs.

Multiple choice

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among student travelers?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Syphilis

  4. HIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chlamydia is the most common STI among student travelers.

Multiple choice

Which 21st-century event marked a major turning point in the global fight against HIV/AIDS?

  1. Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART)

  2. Millennium Development Goals

  3. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria

  4. PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the late 1990s marked a major turning point in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, significantly reducing mortality and improving the quality of life for people living with HIV.

Multiple choice

What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among adolescents?

  1. Chlamydia

  2. Gonorrhea

  3. Syphilis

  4. HIV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) among adolescents.