Chapter 14 Abbreviations Flashcards

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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CD4+ cell

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helper T cell

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CD8+ cell

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cytotoxic T cell

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CMV

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cytomegalovirus- causes apportunistic AIDS-related infection

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Crypto

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cryptococcus- causes opportunistic AIDS-related infection

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ELISA

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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay- test to detect anti-HIV antibodies

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HAART

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highly active antiretroviral therapy- use of combination of drugs that are effective against AIDS

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Histo

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histoplasmosis- fungal infection seen in AIDS patients

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus- causes AIDS

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HSV

A

herpes simplex virus

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IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM

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immunoglobulins

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KS

A

kaposi sarcoma

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MAI

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mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex- group of pathogens that cause lung and systemic disease in immunocompromised patients

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MoAb

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monoclonal antibody

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