Question

Consider the following statements about HIV/AIDS.
$1$. The last stage of HIV infection is known as AIDS.
$2$. AIDS/HIV is a non-curable but preventable infection.
$3$. Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) is used as a measure to suppress the infection.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. $1$ and $2$
• B. $2$ and $3$
• C. $1$ and $3$
• D. $1,2$ and $3$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$1,2$ and $3$

HIV impacts the immune system of humans, making them more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. AIDS is caused by HIV (Virus) and is the last stage of HIV. It is a non-curable but preventable infection. Anti-Retroviral Therapy(ART) are medications that treat HIV. The drugs do not kill or cure the virus. However, when taken in combination they can prevent the growth of the virus.