HIV & AIDS Flashcards
Used for patients with periodontal problems
Chlorhexidine mouth wash
Determine CD4 count
If more than 400 cells/mm3, good
Used for sterilization and disinfections of instruments
Na hypochloride
Used to disinfect ZOE impression
Glutaraldehyde
Used to disinfect cast stones
Todophor
Describe HIV category 1
- Asymptomatic
- Normal CD4 count
Describe HIV category 2
T cells between 200-500 cells/mm3
Describe HIV category 3
T cells below 200 cells/mm3
CD4 main receptors for HIV (2)
- T cells
- macrophages
Used to kill HIV when outside the body
Na hypochloride
Measure of severity of reaction produces
Virulence
First screening test for HIV antibodies
ELISA
Latest and more accurate HIV test
Architect HIV Ag/Ab combo
HIV detection test (5)
- ELISA
- immunochrome assay
- western blot
- architect HIV Ag/Ab combo
- ora quick
Present as white patch on the lateral surface of tongue
Hairy leukoplakia