Multisystem Flashcards
1
Q
What are 2 possible initial therapy regimens in HIV?
A
- 2NRTI + NNRTI
- 2NRTI + PI
2
Q
Incubation period >3 weeks excludes which diseases?
A
Dengue, viral haemorrhagic fevers
3
Q
What is the shortest incubation period for malaria?
A
7-10 days
4
Q
What test do you do to initially assess HIV status?
A
CD4 count
5
Q
How do you monitor a treated patient in HIV?
A
Viral RNA load
6
Q
How do you diagnose HIV?
A
HIV antibody (EIA and Western blot)
