This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: JIPMER 2018, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
True about Sentinel surveillance of HIV AIDS by NACO are all except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Yearly checkup is done, B. Pregnant females age 15-49 years are included, C. Helps reduce antenatal HIV transmission, D. Target high risk population
A: Yearly checkup is done
Answer: A: Yearly checkup is done 
Explanation: HIV sentinel surveillance Frequency Biennial (once every 2 years) - Option-1 is wrong Type of study Cross-Sectional Survey Objectives 1. Determine level of HIV infection in general and high-risk population 2. Understand trends of HIV epidemic 3. Understand geographical spread and identify emerging pockets 4. Provide information for prioritization of programme resources and evaluation of programme impact 5. Estimate HIV prevalence and HIV burden in the country - Pregnant females age 15-49 years are included & it helps to reduce antenatal HIV transmission.