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1. HIV means human immunodeficiency virus.
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False

2. HIV is spread from person to person through blood-to-blood and sexual contact.
True
False

3. No one who is infected with HIV will develop AIDS.
True
False

4. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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False

5. The average time from HIV infection to the development of AIDS is 10 years.
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False

6. Blood, semen (including pre-seminal fluid), vaginal fluid, breast milk, and other body fluids containing blood can not spread HIV.
True
False

7. HIV can not enter the body through a vein, the anus or rectum, the vagina, the penis, the mouth, other mucous membranes (eyes or inside of the nose), or cuts and sores.
True
False

8. Open-mouth kissing is considered a very high-risk activity for the transmission of HIV.
True
False

9. Infection with HIV can weaken the immune system to the point that it has difficulty fighting off certain infections.
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False

10. Many people who are infected with HIV do not have any symptoms for many years.
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False

11. The only way to determine if your are infected is to be tested for HIV infection.
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False

12. The use of latex condoms greatly reduces your risk of becoming HIV-infected.
True
False

13. There is no cure for HIV or AIDS.
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False

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Sources(s): National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases U.S. Centers for Disease Control Readability: Flesch-Kincaide Grade Level: 8.5 Reading Ease: 58.5

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