MSRA: HIV Flashcards
1
Q
What is the standard test for HIV?
A
p24 antigen and HIV antibodies
2
Q
When should anti-retroviral therapy be started?
A
At time of diagnosis
3
Q
What is the cause of Kaposi’s sarcoma?
A
HHV-8 (Human herpes virus 8)
4
Q
What is the most common infective cause of diarrhoea?
A
Cryptosporidium
5
Q
What is post-exposure prophylaxis?
A
ART for 4 weeks
6
Q
What is the treatment of PCP?
A
Co-trimoxazole