S47(1) HIV and AIDS Flashcards
1
Q
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
A
HIV +
Acute and chronic phases
2
Q
Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
A
HIV +
** CD4 count < 200**
AIDS qualifying condition
3
Q
The Virus
A
Enveloped
Single-stranded
RNA
Retrovirus
4
Q
docking glycoprotein
A
gp120
5
Q
transmembrane glycoprotein
A
gp41
6
Q
HIV Transmission routes
A
Sex including oral Mom to baby Needles, syringes, injection equipment including tattoos Blood transfusions Transplants Bites with break in skin Kissing with oral lesions
7
Q
Highest sexual risk
A
receptive anal sex (MSM)
8
Q
Lowest sexual risk
A
insertive anal and vagina
