[20] HIV Flashcards
1
Q
HIV is caused by an RNA or DNA virus?
A
RNA
2
Q
Target Cell of HIV
A
T-Helper Cell (CD4)
3
Q
First receptor discovered for HIV
A
CCR5
4
Q
Most CD4 cells are found where in the body?
A
Peyer’s patches in the gut
5
Q
This mutation confers high level protection against HIV
A
Delta 32 Mutation
6
Q
CD4 count below this number is AIDS
A
CD4
7
Q
Epicenter of HIV Infection
A
Sub-Saharan Africa
8
Q
Being on treatment for HIV reduces risk of transmission by how many %?
A
96%
9
Q
Risk of getting HIV by getting stabbed by a needle of a known AIDS patient that is not on treatment
A
0.3%
10
Q
Prophylaxis for HIV is only effective up to how many hours of exposure
A
72 hours
11
Q
Confirmatory test used for diagnosing HIV
A
Western Blot
