Quiz 1
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HIV-2 causes a slower progression to AIDS than HIV-1.
About 15–45% of people who get infected with HCV spontaneously clear the virus within 6 months of infection without any treatment.
About 55-85% of people who get infected with HCV will develop chronic HCV infection.
HIV is not transmitted by air, water, mosquitoes, or through casual contact such as shaking hands or hugging.
A person who was cured of HCV will still test positive for anti-HCV antibodies forever.
According to WHO guidelines, antiretroviral therapy (ART) should be started as soon as possible after the diagnosis of HIV, regardless of the CD4 count.
Antiviral medicines can cure more than 95% of persons with hepatitis C infection.
Hepatitis C virus has a vaccine available for prevention.
Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) can achieve cure rates above 95% and are much more effective, safer, and better-tolerated than older therapies.