HIV

Question 1

stage 1 of HIV

Answer 1

flu like symptoms

Question 2

stage 2 of HIV

Answer 2

clinical latency. Asymptomatic for 10-12 years

Question 3

lymphocytes <200 cells/mL. Developing one or more opportunistic illnesses

Answer 3

Aids. Stage 3 of HIV

Question 4

transmission of HIV

Answer 4

mother to baby (pregnancy, labor, nursing), sex (oral, anal, vaginal), needles

Question 5

Steps of HIV virus

Answer 5

1. virus enters cell 2. duplicates 3. cell explodes releasing 1000s new virus particles

Question 6

what test is HIV confirmed by

Answer 6

western blot

Question 7

cells that produced by the thymus gland are are active part of the immune system

Answer 7

t-cells (lymphocytes)

Question 8

type of t- cell that triggers the bodies immune system response to infection

Answer 8

CD4 cells

Question 9

why does CD4 cell count matter

Answer 9

provides important information about disease progression and the immune system

Question 10

what CD4 count is considered AIDS

Answer 10

less than 200

Question 11

what is CD4 normal count

Answer 11

500-1500

Question 12

what count is HIV but healthy with CD4

Answer 12

over 500

Question 13

it is to a cure, it is a regimen for everyone and reduces risk for transmission. Initial regimen is at least 2 different drug classes that is taken daily

Answer 13

ART - antiretroviral therapy

Question 14

a combination therapy of 3 or more antiretrovirals working together. Lowers viral load and raises CD4 count

Answer 14

HAART - Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy