Last minute things Flashcards
Just remember what about genetic and congenital disorders
All genetic disorders are congenital
Congenital disorders are NOT all genetic
What are the manifestations of the initial/primary HIV
fever, fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, sore throat, night sweats, GI problems, swollen lymph nodes, macular/papular rash, headache, malaise
What happens in the Initial/ Primary period of HIV
Rapid viral replication
What is the possible test result at the initial/ primary period?
Test may come back negative at this point
What is the normal T- helper count?
800-1,000
What is the T helper count at initial/ primary period?
Less than 500
What happens during latency period?
No signs and symptoms
Up to 10 years
What is the CD4 count at latency period?
CD4 counts between 200-499
What is the CD4 count when a person has AIDS?
Less than 200
What are present in chronic inflammation
interferons
What produce interferons
T cells
What are the differents types of interferons
alpha
beta
gamma
What does IL-1 do
recruits neutrophils
activates inflammation
induces fever
What produces IL-1
activated macrophages
neutrophils
endothelial and epithelial cells
What does IL-4 do
promotes T, B, and mast cells survival
part of responses that involve eosinophils
