HIV Flashcards
1
Q
AIDS is the
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condition of weakened immune system cause by low CD4 count
2
Q
rapid test is good for
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long standing HIV infection and not good for new or recent HIV infection
3
Q
4th generation HIV test can identify
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most (>80%) acute infections
4
Q
viral loads are used for
A
rapid detection if urgently needed ( like baby in utero)
5
Q
Why are CD4 cells important
A
- provide T cell help for antigen presentation
- secret IFN- gama to enhance macrophage and monocytes
