Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
How does HIV progress in infants
A
rapid progression due to immature immune system and death by age 4
2
Q
How does HIV progress in kids
A
slower progression with manifestation of aids in school or adolescence
3
Q
How does HIV mainly spread in teens?
A
Sexual contact
4
Q
When are kids with HIV immunized?
A
Given only when CD4 counts don’t indicate severe suppression
5
Q
SCDIS- patient education
A
Occurrence of infection, how we treat infection, supportive care, washing hands
6
Q
No suppression T cell counts
A
Infant-12 mos- >1500
1-5 yrs- >1000
6-12 yrs- >500
7
Q
Mod. Suppression T cell counts
A
Infant-12 mos- 750-1499
1-5 yrs- 500-999
6-12 yrs- 200-499
8
Q
Severe suppression T cell counts
A
Infant- 12 mos- < 750
1-5 yrs- <500
6-12 yrs- <200
