Which of the following statements accurately describe(s) etiology, transmission, pathology and/or progression of HIV to AIDS?
Select one:
a. clinical definition of AIDS indicates a Helper T Lymphocyte count below 200 cells/mm3 of blood.
b. HIV is a condition resulting from chronic infection with the AIDS virus
c. transmitted through direct contact with blood, sexual fluids, and/or breastmilk
d. infection can be acquired through unprotected sexual intercourse, intravenous drug use through sharing of needles and/or syringes, and from mother-to-child via breastmilk
e. like many other STI's, cannot be contracted from oral sex if there are no cuts or open sores on the skin or in the mouth
f. virus crosses into the body through mucous membrane exposure to blood, seminal fluids, vaginal fluids and/or rectal secretions when sufficient viral load is present
g. people in later stages of infection usually die of opportunistic diseases, such as Tuberculosis, Pneumonias or Cervical Cancer
h. transmission can occur by using or sharing the same cups, utensils, toothbrushes, or toilet seats
i. four of these statements are true
j. five of these statements are true
k. six of these statements are true