NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What is the purpose of regular check-ups for HIV in susceptible populations?
Options
- ATo spread HIV
- BTo hide the presence of HIV
- CTo increase the number of HIV-infected people
- DTo reduce the spread of HIV
Correct answer
D. To reduce the spread of HIV
Step-by-step solution
AIDS is caused by the Human ImmunoDeficiency Virus (HIV).People who are at high risk of getting HIV infection include individuals with multiple sexual partners, drug addicts who take drugs intravenously, individuals who require repeated blood transfusions, and children born to an HIV-infected mother.The spread of HIV infection is due to conscious behavior patterns and not due to natural causes or poor monitoring. Regular check-ups for HIV in susceptible populations aim to reduce the spread of the disease. Society p