HIv/AIDS Flashcards
what is the causative agent of HIV/AIDs
HIV virus or human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 3
classification of HIV/AIDs
viral
Incubation period of HIV/AIDs
3 months to 15 years
MOT of hiv/aids
same sa hepa B
s/sx of HIV:AIDs in physical stage
maculopapular rash
anorexia
weight loss
fever of unknown origin
malaise
persistent diarrhea
TB
esophageal candidiasis
kaposis sarcoma
pneumocystic carinii pneumonia
Gaunt
what are the pathognomonic signs of HIV/AIDs
esophageal candidiasis
kaposis sarcoma
pneumocystic carinii pneumonia
yeast infection of the esophagus
esophageal candidiasis
type of cancer—- painless purplish spots on legs, feet or face
kaposis sarcoma
caused by the fungus pneumocystic jirovecii
pneumocystic carinii pneumonia
s/sx of HIV/AIDs in mental- early stage
forgetfulness
loss of concentration
apathy, lethargy
s/sx of HIV/AIDs in mental—late stage
disorientation
confusion
loss of memory
seizures
coma
diagnostic test for HIV/AIDS
elisa test
western blot
CD4 T-cell count
measures and detects the antibodies against the HIV virus
elisa test
presumptive test for HIV and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
elisa test
confirmatory test for AIDs
western blot
identifies specific proteins that are produced by the body
western blot
separate plasma content
electrophoresis
number of CD4 T-cells decreased or attacked by HIV
CD4 T-cell count
normal CD4 T-cell
500-1500 cells/mm3
treatment for HIV/AIDs
- antiretroviral
• retrovir/zidovudine 300mg BID - others
• lamivudine
• tenofovir
• dolutegravir
• abacavir
