Question

When was the first AIDS case discovered in India?
A. 1986
B. 1985
C. 1982
D. 1987

Answer 1

Hint: AIDS means acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). By damaging the immune system, HIV interferes with the body's ability to fight infection and disease.

Complete answer: HIV is a member of the group of viruses known as retroviruses. HIV is a retrovirus that primarily infects components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells. It, directly and indirectly, destroys CD4+ T cells. It is defined as an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. The CD4+ T cell count in AIDS is below 200 cells per µL. The symptoms occur in 40–90% of cases and most commonly include fever, large tender lymph nodes, throat inflammation, a rash, headache, tiredness, and sores of the mouth and genitals. In 1986, the first known cases of HIV in India were diagnosed by Dr. Suniti Solomon and her student Dr. Sellappan Nirmala amongst six female sex workers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
So, the answer is A, i.e., 1986

Note: HIV is spread primarily by unprotected sex (including anal and oral sex), contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. Some bodily fluids, such as saliva, sweat, and tears, do not transmit the virus. The methods of prevention include safe sex, needle exchange programs, treating those who are infected, and pre- & post-exposure prophylaxis. The disease in a baby can often be prevented by giving both the mother and child antiretroviral medication.