HIV/ AIDS Flashcards
1
Q
HIV viruses consist of 2 basic components
A
the genome and the capsid
2
Q
the genome
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a core of genetic material (DNA or RNA)
3
Q
capsid
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protein surrounding layer that protects the genome
4
Q
What is HIV
A
a retrovirsus
5
Q
What is a retrovirus
A
virus with an RNA genome using a reverse transcriptase to make a DNA copy of its RNA genome
6
Q
What happens after the DNA makes a copy of its RNA genome
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it is then integrated into the host cell DNA
7
Q
What does HIV do
A
it infects and destroys T-helper cells
8
Q
How many stages of HIV Infection are there
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4
9
Q
What is stage 1?
A
Primary HIV infection
10
Q
How long does stage 1 last for?
A
lasts for a few weeks
11
Q
What is stage 2
A
clinically asymptomatic stage
12
Q
how long does stage 2 last for
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an average of 10 years
13
Q
what is stage 3
A
symptomatic HIV infection
14
Q
Stage 4
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clinical aids
