Which One of the Following Statements About the Global Spread

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the global spread of HIV/AIDS is FALSE?

• A)The majority of infections occur in economically emerging countries.
• B)HIV disproportionately affects the poor and nonwhite ethnic and racial minorities.
• C)Asia and Africa have approximately the same number of people living with HIV.
• D)Political,economic,and social barriers contribute to the ongoing spread of HIV infection.

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Definitions:

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not treated.

SIV

Simian Immunodeficiency Virus, a type of retrovirus that infects primates, sharing similarities with HIV and providing insights into the origins and transmission of AIDS in humans.

Hemagglutinin Stalk

A structural component of certain viruses that plays a critical role in the virus's ability to bind and enter host cells.