HIV Flashcards
1
Q
HIV requires a
A
RNA dependent DNA polymerase
2
Q
Toxo active
A
tachyzoites
3
Q
Therapy for toxo
A
Sulfadiazine
Pyrimethamine
Leucovorin
4
Q
Mycobacterium Avium Intracellular disease
A
Fever, wasting, nodes, liver , spleen
Can cause lung disease
Increased Alk phos and low albumin
5
Q
Tx: for MAC
A
Anti retro viral
Clarithromycin + Ethambutol
6
Q
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS)
A
Treat with non steroidal or prednisone if severe
7
Q
Immune rebound triad
A
MAC
TB
Crypto
8
Q
Crypto meningitis
A
Dx: low WBC
Low glucose
Tx: Fluconazole, Amphotericin B+ Flucytosine
9
Q
CMV symptoms
A
Retinitis
Colitis
Esophagitis
Ventriculitis
10
Q
CMV therapy
A
ART
Ganciclovir Valganciclovir