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14. AIDS Flashcards

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Causes

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  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
  • STD
  • congenital
  • breastfeeding
  • open wound
  • contaminated needles/sharps
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Clinical Manifestations

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  • acute flu like symptoms
  • usually asymptomatic (may be swollen glands)
  • HIV antibodies detected in blood
  • symptomatic immune system deteriorates
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Diagnostic Tests

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  • ELISA (HIV enzyme linked immunosorbent assay)

- Urine Western Blot

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Treatments

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-Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Treatment

AZT, Viramune, Norvir

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