AG2-HIV

Question 1

Incubation period

Answer 1

• Can last for weeks and up to 10 years
• No detectable change in the CD4 T cell
• Most infectious in this stage
• No noticeable sx

Question 2

Early stage

Answer 2

• Fevers, ST, msl aches, cervical lymph node enlargement, rash, HA, photophobia.
• Normal CD4 T cell count

Question 3

Latent stage

Answer 3

• may be asx
• minor opportunistic infections possible
• persistent generalized lymphadenopathy
• virus dormant
• normal CD4 T cell count

Question 4

Crisis stage

Answer 4

• persistent fever, fatigue, weight loss, and diarrhea.
• onset of opportunistic infections, cancers, and neurologic diseases.
• CD4 T cell count < 500cells

Question 5

What is Kaposi Sarcoma?

Answer 5

malignant vascular lesions of the skin, MM, and viscera. Purplish lesions that vary in size, shape, and presentation. Lymphedema and disfigurement.

Question 6

What is a normal CD4 T cell count?

Answer 6

800-1200 cells