Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS?

Options

A. The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers
B. The HIV can be transmitted throgh eating food together with an infected person
C. Drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection
D. AIDS patients are being fully cured cent per cent with proper care and nutrition

Answer

To determine which statement is correct with respect to AIDS, we will analyze each option provided:

1. **Option A**: "The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T lymphocyte thus reducing their numbers."
- This statement is accurate. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) specifically targets and infects CD4+ T lymphocytes (also known as helper T cells), which are crucial for the immune response. The virus replicates within these cells, leading to their destruction and a subsequent reduction in their numbers, compromising the immune system.

2. **Option B**: "The HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person."
- This statement is incorrect. HIV is not transmitted through casual contact, including sharing food or utensils. It is primarily transmitted through specific bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.

3. **Option C**: "Drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection."
- This statement is also incorrect. In fact, drug addicts, particularly those who share needles, are at a higher risk of HIV infection due to the direct exposure to infected blood.

4. **Option D**: "AIDS patients are being fully cured per cent per cent with proper care and nutrition."
- This statement is misleading. While proper care and nutrition can improve the quality of life for AIDS patients and help manage the disease, there is currently no complete cure for AIDS. Treatment can control the virus and allow individuals to live longer, healthier lives, but it does not eradicate the virus from the body.

Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option A**: "The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T lymphocyte thus reducing their numbers."