True about HIV epidemiology

True about HIV epidemiology –

A. Children rarely affected

B. <10% of HIV infected person progress to AIDS

C. Southern africa have 72% of total global burden

D. Seminal secretion is more infectious than vaginal secretion

Correct Answer: Children rarely affected

Description: Key facts about Epidemiology of HIV infection Reservoir: Cases and carriers Source: Virus is in greatest concentration in blood, seen and CSF (Lower concentrations in tear, saliva, breast milk, urine, cervical and vaginal secretions) Children under 15 years make only 3% cases Basic modes of transmission Sexual Blood and blood products Neddles/syringes Mother to child transmission (MTCT) Incubation period : few months to 10 years Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 363-367

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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