HIV Flashcards
0
Q
Mechanism of entry to cell?
A
Cd4 receptor
1
Q
How many people have HIV worldwide?
A
35 million
2
Q
What is the fusion site of HIV
A
Gp41
3
Q
How is HIV so diverse?
A
Very fast replication
10 to 10 viroids/day
High mutation rate
4
Q
Mechanisms of immune destruction
A
Cytolytics action
Syncitia formation
NK cells
Cd8 cells
5
Q
What is syncytium formation?
A
Fusion of virally infected cell with uninfected cells
6
Q
Prevention methods
A
Awareness
Testing
Protective sex
7
Q
What is in the HAART treatment?
A
Nucleoside analogue
Non nuc analogue
Protease inhibitor
8
Q
HIV tests
A
ELISA
Western blotting
PCR
9
Q
What is the most common test for HIV?
A
Antibody testing.
