Answers Contemporary Health Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and AIDS — QuizQuestion 4

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Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV, and AIDS — Quiz

Question 4 • Contemporary Health

What is the purpose of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?

Answer

A

to decrease the risk of contracting human papilloma virus (HPV)

B

to help prevent the development of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

C

to reduce liver damage caused by hepatitis B

D

to minimize symptoms associated with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Explanation

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis: medication taken by someone who does not have HIV to lower the chance of acquiring it. Therefore, the correct choice is to help prevent HIV infection. It does not prevent HPV or treat hepatitis B or AIDS symptoms.

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