HIV/AIDS Flashcards
1
Q
How is HIV spread ?
A
Sexual transmission IVDU Blood products Vertical transmission Organ transplantation
2
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of HIV infection ?
A
Asymptomatic at the beginning, may have flu-like symptoms.
3
Q
What are the signs and symptoms of Late HIV/Early AIDS ?
A
Nausea and vomiting. Chronic fatigue. Rapid weightloss Cough. SOB. Rashes, sores or lesions.
4
Q
What is Pneumocystis Jiruvei Pneumonia ?
A
A fungal infection which occurs in late stage HIV. Characterized by: Dry cough Fever Increasing SOB CD4 <200
5
Q
What are the investigations ?
A
Antigen/Antiobdy
CXR
Bronchoscopy
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
6
Q
How would you treat Pneumocystis Jiruvei Pneumonia ?
A
- Cotrimoxazole
- Pentamidine
- Prophylaxis until CD4 > 200
7
Q
When do you start Anti-viral therapy ?
A
Start all patients on ART regardless of CD4 count and viral load.
8
Q
If CD4 is <350 what are the risks ?
A
Risk of developing symptoms
9
Q
If viral load is not adequately suppressed after 4-6 weeks what should be done ?
A
Put on 3 drug combination therapy
