Question

which is not a characteristic of hiv infection?
answers: a - d
a attacks the immune system
b transmitted through sexual activity
c preventable by avoiding high - risk behavior.
d curable with antibiotics

Explanation:

• Option A: HIV attacks CD4 cells in the immune system, so this is a characteristic.
• Option B: Sexual activity is a common mode of HIV transmission, so this is a characteristic.
• Option C: Avoiding high - risk behaviors (like unprotected sex, sharing needles) can prevent HIV, so this is a characteristic.
• Option D: HIV is a virus, and antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections. So HIV is not curable with antibiotics.

Answer:

D. Curable with antibiotics