HIV Transmission Routes and Latency Period — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptDo you know—when do people need repeated blood transfusion? Find out and make a list of such conditions. It is important to note that HIV/AIDS is not spread by mere touch or physical contact; it spreads only through body fluids. It is, hence, imperative, for the physical and psychological well-being, that the HIV/AIDS infected persons are not isolated from family and society. There is always a time-lag between the infection and appearance of AIDS symptoms. This period may vary from a few months to many years (usually 5-10 years).
Which of the following statements regarding the transmission and control of HIV/AIDS are NOT correct? S1: Mass awareness campaigns are crucial as HIV infection often spreads due to conscious behavior patterns and ignorance. S2: Ensuring the use of only disposable needles and syringes is a key step to prevent HIV transmission, especially among intravenous drug abusers. S3: HIV infection can be prevented by avoiding insect vectors such as mosquitoes, as they can transmit the virus during blood feeding. S4: Regular screening of blood and blood products before transfusion is essential to make blood safe from HIV. S5: Promoting safe sexual practices, including the free distribution of condoms, helps control the spread of HIV. S6: People with HIV infection should be isolated from family and society to prevent its wider spread.
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