Viruses Flashcards
what type of virus is HIV
+ssRNA
what type of virus is Influenza A
-ssRNA
large dsDNA enveloped virus
Herpes
small DNA virus
HPV
virus that has 2 copies of the +ssRNA and host tRNA with it
HIV
virus that is segmented
Influenza A
what virus has RNA dependent RNA polymerase
influenza A
what virus has RNA dependent DNA polymerase
HIV
virus that turns itself from RNA to dsDNA
HIV
what enzyme binds viral genome into host genome
integrase
stage of HIV where patient presents with flu-like symptoms and viral load of anti-HIV Ab’s is high
stage I
stage of HIV where patient is asymptomatic and CD4+ levels can be slightly low or normal, and viral load is undetected
stage II
stage of HIV where CD4+ levels are low, patient has detectable viral load, and experiencing weird cancers/deterioration
stage III
2 really important opportunistic pathogens for HIV patients w/ AIDS
PCP (pneumocystis) and MAC
main drug cocktail used for HIV patients
2 NRTI’s + 1-2 PI’s
why can cardiovascular problems arise in patients who have been dealing w/ HIV for a long time?
due to anti-retroviral medications that increase their cholesterol
small DNA virus that has up to 200 different types
HPV
virus that has 2 capsid proteins and is naked
HPV