Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate Regarding HIV

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding HIV and AIDS?

• A)Many highly sexually active heterosexuals underestimate their risk for HIV infection.
• B)Due to recent efforts to educate the public, misconceptions about AIDS have all but disappeared.
• C)Many people naïvely underestimate the risk of contracting the HIV virus through casual contact with infected individuals.
• D)Taking high doses of immunosuppressants can successfully treat HIV infections and prevent full-blown AIDS from developing.

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