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5. Back A-1 What is the time between the exposure and the development of HIV antibodies called? The “window period”

6. Back A-2 What are the ways to prevent the spread of HIV? Abstain from sexual contact, don’t share needles, and use a condom correctly

7. Back A-3 What are the four ways HIV is transmitted? Having unprotected sex, intravenous drug use with a needle, transmission during pregnancy, and blood to blood contact

8. Back A-4 What four fluids can contain HIV? Semen, vaginal secretions, blood, and breast milk

9. Back A-5 What is the T-cell count for a person diagnosed with AIDS? < 200 T-cells per microliter of blood

10. Back B-1 What was the leading cause of death of black women in 2004? HIV/AIDS

11. Back B-2 According to the CDC, what percentage of new HIV infections occurred in females in 2007? 26%

12. Back B-3 According to the Washington epidemiology report, how many new cases of AIDS were there in Washington State from 2006-2008? 1693

13. Back B-4 In the United States, an estimated 1 million people are infected with HIV. How many don't know they are infected? 25%

14. Back B-5 In the end of 2008, how many people were living with HIV/AIDS worldwide? 33.4 million people

15. Back C-1 How long do most HIV positive people go without symptoms? Anywhere from 2-15 years

16. Back C-2 Which of these is NOT a symptom of HIV/AIDS: diarrhea, headaches, hair loss, night sweats, or blurred vision? Hair loss

17. Back C-3 What is the relationship between HIV and other STDs? *Individuals who are infected with STDs are at least two to five times more likely than uninfected individuals to acquire HIV infection if they are exposed to the virus through sexual contact. *If an HIV-infected individual is also infected with another STD, that person is more likely to transmit HIV through sexual contact than other HIV-infected persons

18. Back C-4 What childhood illnesses are more severe in children infected with HIV? Ear infections (otitis media), pneumonia, and tonsillitis

19. Back C-5 What is a type of cancer you are most likely to develop if you’re infected with HIV? Kaposi's sarcoma, cervical cancer, or lymphoma

20. Back D-1 What are two places you could be tested for HIV? Your doctor, North Health Department on Meridian Ave, Public Health Centers, Harborview HIV/STD Clinic, or Planned Parenthood Clinic

21. Back D-2 What does HIV/AIDS stand for? Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

22. Back D-3 What is a normal T-cell count? 800-1200 T-cells per microliter of blood

23. Back D-4 How many times a day does HIV reproduce in the body? 10 billion to 1 trillion times per day

24. Back D-5 What year was the first case of HIV/AIDS reported? 1981

25. Back E-1 The blood bank is a good place to be tested for HIV. Myth

26. Back E-2 Using protection such as a latex barrier when performing sex (vaginal, oral or anal) lowers the risk of HIV transmission. Fact

27. Back E-3 New HIV/AIDS drug treatments have lowered the number of AIDS-related deaths in the United States. Fact

28. Back E-4 Only drug users and gay men need to worry about becoming infected with HIV. Myth

29. Back E-5 All people who have AIDS have the same symptoms. Myth