HIV/ AIDS Flashcards
1
Q
Which cells are used to monitor HIV?
A
CD4 T lymphocytes/ HIV viral load.
2
Q
How is HIV transmitted? Give 3 ways
A
Sexual intercourse
Foetal transmission
Blood
3
Q
How can HIV spread be prevented on a population scale?
A
Encourage condom use Male circumcision Vaginal ring Clean needle programmes Education Transfusion screening Testing HIV status
4
Q
Describe the management of HIV
A
HAART: highly active anti-retroviral therapy
5
Q
Give 3 examples of an AIDS-defining illness
A
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Candida Herpes simplex Salmonella Recurrent pneumonia (others)
