Different Pathologies (Exam 3) Flashcards
A specific type of virus (retrovirus).
HIV
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV invades the helper _____ cells to replicate itself.
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HIV is the virus that causes _____.
AIDS
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Disease limits the body’s ability ____.
To fight infection.
A person with AIDS has a very weak _____.
Immune system.
HIV and AIDS cure or no cure?
No cure.
Short, flu-like illness, occurs one to six weeks after infection. Could have no symptoms at all. Infected person can infect other people.
Stage 1 Primary HIV
Lasts for an average of ten years. This stage is free from symptoms. There may be swollen glands. The level of HIV in the blood drops to very low levels. HIV antibodies are detectable in the blood.
Stage 2 Asymptomatic HIV
Symptoms are mild. Immune system deteriorates. Emergence of opportunistic infections and cancers.
Stage 3 Symptomatic HIV
Immune system weakens. lllness becomes more severe leading to an AIDS diagnosis.
Stage 4 HIV - AIDS
Tuberculosis (TB), Strep Pneumonia.
Bacterial Opportunitsic Infections
Kaposi Sarcoma, Herpes, Influenza (Flu).
Viral Opportnistic Infections
Pneuomycitis Carinii
Parasitic Opportnistic Infections